Plant Manager Packaging Sector (M/F)

Haussmann Management Transition; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international industrial group in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Interim Plant Manager for a minimum 6-month assignment. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient operations, leading an industrial transformation roadmap, and driving performance improvements. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar industrial environment and the ability to lead teams through change. This position requires available candidates who can start quickly and are authorized to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Plant Manager / Site Director in an industrial environment.
• Strong track record in turnaround and transformation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient day-to-day plant operations.
• Lead and implement the industrial transformation roadmap.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational leadership

Change management

Performance improvement

Team leadership

Job description

We are seeking for our client, an international industrial group in the packaging sector, an experienced Interim Plant Manager for a minimum 6-month of transition management assignment as part of a major industrial transformation program.

Context

The site is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at improving operational performance, modernizing processes, and aligning with group standards. The interim leader will play a key role in stabilizing operations, driving change, and supporting the local management team through this transition phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient day-to-day plant operations (production, quality, maintenance, supply chain).
• Lead and implement the industrial transformation roadmap in line with group strategy.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives (OEE, productivity, cost optimization, service level).
• Support cultural and organizational change across teams.
• Strengthen operational discipline, KPIs, and reporting structures.
• Collaborate closely with group leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare the site and team for long-term leadership continuity.

Profile

• Proven experience as Plant Manager / Site Director in an industrial environment (packaging, paper, plastics, FMCG, or similar).
• Strong track record in turnaround, performance improvement, or transformation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change in an international matrix environment.
• Hands‑on leadership style with strong operational credibility.
• Legally authorized to work in the UK
• Native or bilingual English (additional European languages a plus).
• Available to start quickly and commit for 6 months minimum (extension possible).