Plant Manager

Coburg Banks; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wood-based panels manufacturer in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and proven leadership skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a salary sacrifice scheme and health initiatives.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Salary sacrifice scheme

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience overseeing the efficient operation of a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams within production settings.
• Strong understanding of complex production systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the departmental production process from raw materials to finished product.
• Ensure all environmental, health, and safety matters are managed within the area.
• Optimize production efficiency and yield, ensuring targets are met.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive and results-oriented approach

Job description

The world\'s leading manufacturer of wood-based panels is looking to hire a proactive and results-oriented Plant Manager for their flagship Particleboard production facility in Chirk, Wrexham. The role will suit a highly skilled and knowledgeable production professional, someone eager to lead a team and optimise processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a key role as part of a truly global business with over 40 large manufacturing sites and an annual turnover of circa €4.5billion. The privately owned UK operation based in Chirk, Wrexham, has a turnover of £350million with ambitious plans to double that as well as exciting investment plans for the next 5 years.

Full-time permanent role, you will ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant. Offering an attractive salary with benefits including salary sacrifice scheme and various health and wellbeing initiatives.

The Role

• As Plant Manager you will be the driving force behind production, taking full responsibility for…
• Leading the departmental production process, from raw materials to finished product.
• Being responsible for all environmental, health and safety specific matters within your area.
• Optimising production efficiency and yield, ensuring targets are met and delivered on time.
• Managing and motivating a team of skilled operators to achieve exceptional results.
• Implementing and maintaining strict quality control procedures.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Plant Manager role will be an experienced senior manager with significant experience overseeing the efficient operation of a fast-paced manufacturing facility. You will be able to point to a proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams within fast-paced production settings, plus able to demonstrate a strong understanding of complex production systems and processes.

Key skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.

The Company

The world\'s largest wood-panel product producer with a turnover in the region of €4.5billion per year and first-class environmental credentials. Recent investment has investment has helped the business significantly improve service and take market share in the UK & Ireland market by increasing production capacity, broadening product range, maximising efficiency opportunities, improving sustainability and achieving overall operational excellence.

Interested?

If you think you\'re right for this Plant Manager role, then click the \'Apply Now\' button, send us your CV and we\'ll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.