Plant Manager

Hunter Savage; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Lurgan seeks a Plant Manager to drive operational excellence and manage site performance. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to oversee P&L responsibilities. This role offers a competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage teams and projects to successful outcomes.
• Experience in corrugated packaging or related manufacturing sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all plant functions.
• Drive a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture.
• Oversee site performance and profitability with full P&L accountability.
• Develop customer relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and lead the delivery of KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivational skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree-level qualification in business or technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Plant Manager – Lurgan

Location: Lurgan, Northern Ireland

Industry: Manufacturing / Packaging

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Description

Hunter Savage is delighted to partner with a leading packaging manufacturer to appoint a Plant Manager for their Lurgan operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take full ownership of site performance, growth, and day-to-day management. As Plant Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading a committed team, and delivering exceptional results across safety, quality, cost, and customer service.

You’ll join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement – and you’ll be empowered to shape the future of the site as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all plant functions, including production, logistics, and administration.
• Drive a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture, ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.
• Oversee site performance and profitability, with full P&L accountability.
• Develop customer relationships and identify opportunities for commercial growth.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and lead the delivery of KPIs.

The Person

• Proven leadership experience within a production, manufacturing, or customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, projects, and performance to successful outcomes.
• Experience in corrugated packaging, paper-based, or related manufacturing sectors highly desirable.
• Commercial acumen with exposure to pricing, cost management, or P&L responsibility is advantageous.
• Degree-level qualification in a business or technical discipline preferred.

The Reward

• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a leadership role with full operational ownership.
• Supportive company culture focused on growth, innovation, and people development.
• Long-term career progression within a respected market leader.

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage, we’re a specialist recruitment consultancy trusted by professionals and employers across Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

We understand the unique challenges of leadership roles like this Plant Manager position, and we partner closely with both candidates and clients to ensure the perfect fit — combining deep sector insight with a consultative, relationship-driven approach.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact Conor O’Hagan, Director – Engineering & Operations, for a confidential discussion.