Plant Manager – Denby & Little Eaton

SC Johnson Professional; Hilcote; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Company car

Medical insurance

Company pension (up to 6% employer)

Life assurance (4× salary)

Free healthcare platform access

Enhanced parental leave

Free optical vouchers

28 days annual leave + holidays

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional is hiring a Plant Manager for the Denby and Little Eaton sites in Derbyshire, UK. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and develop high-performing teams to execute the site strategy.

In this role, you will manage budgets and capital expenditure while embedding Lean principles to improve performance and cost effectiveness across both sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in regulated environments.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering cost improvements.
• Strong leadership, coaching and development of teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and compliant operations across both Denby and Little Eaton sites.
• Drive safety, quality, service, cost and people performance.
• Align cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.
• Develop high-performing teams and talent pipelines.
• Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Own plant financial performance including budgets and capex.
• Plan for site masterplans and future investments.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Maintenance reliability

Budget management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Change management

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Job description

Plant Manager – Denby & Little EatonWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve performance, personalize and enhance the website, assist with navigation, and allow the proper operation of website features, including providing content from third parties. By continuing to use this website you agree to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies in accordance with our privacy policy. Manage third-party cookie preferences here.# SCJ Professional Candidate Home## Plant Manager – Denby & Little EatonApply: GBR - Derbyshire - Denby: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 15, 2026 (14 days left to apply): 34181Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.**Location:** Denby & Little Eaton**Function:** Supply Chain**Internal Job Title:** Manager, Manufacturing Operations* Competitive salary plus bonus* Company Car* Medical insurance* Company pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions)* Life assurance (4× your salary)* Free access to a healthcare platform offering nutritional advice, wellbeing support, and more* Enhanced parental leave policy* Free optical vouchers* 28 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays* Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks* Access to employee assistance programmes* Complimentary fresh fruit & hot drinks* Subsidised on-site canteen* Discounted products at our staff shop* Free parking* EV charging points at our Denby site (powered by our own renewable electricity!)* Cycle-to-work scheme plus bicycle storage area* “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw (earn a ticket every day you car share or don’t use a parking space!)* And so much more!**About the Role:**We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and inspiring Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations across our Denby and Little Eaton sites.In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for driving safe, efficient and reliable operations, delivering strong performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People.Working closely with your site leadership team, you will translate business and supply chain priorities into operational excellence, while developing high-performing teams, strengthening site capabilities and shaping the long-term strategy for both sites.This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement and building sustainable manufacturing performance.**Responsibilities:*** Lead safe and compliant operations, ensuring both sites meet UK health, safety and environmental legislation, quality standards and company requirements, while proactively managing risks and driving a strong safety culture.* Provide strong site leadership, leading and aligning cross-functional teams across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Engineering, HR, Planning and Logistics to deliver shared business objectives.* Drive operational performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, Reliability and People, establishing clear priorities, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.* Deliver manufacturing excellence, ensuring production plans are executed safely, efficiently and reliably, while proactively managing operational challenges and maintaining service levels.* Develop and inspire high-performing teams, coaching and empowering leaders, building talent pipelines and strengthening employee engagement, capability and succession planning.* Optimise maintenance and asset reliability, driving preventive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving equipment performance to support sustainable operational efficiency.* Own plant financial performance, managing budgets, manufacturing costs, productivity and capital expenditure, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver sustainable cost improvements.* Champion continuous improvement and long-term site development, embedding Lean principles, eliminating operational losses and shaping site masterplans and investment priorities to support future business needs.**Experience you’ll bring:*** Proven experience leading manufacturing operations within a regulated, process-based or comparably high-risk industrial environment, with accountability for safety, quality, service, cost and operational performance.* Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability systems, alongside practical experience implementing and sustaining Lean manufacturing, daily management routines, structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.* Demonstrated experience managing budgets, driving productivity and delivering sustainable operational improvements, with the ability to translate business priorities into effective site strategies. **Behaviors you’ll need:*** Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams, creating an inclusive, accountable and engaged workplace culture.* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence across functions and lead effectively through change.* A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the resilience to navigate challenges, make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.This role is eligible for domestic or international relocation#LI-Onsite#LI-SS1