Plant Process Manager

Etex; West of England; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Etex in Bristol is seeking a Plant Process Manager to lead the Process and Quality Engineering team, drive continuous improvement, and optimise manufacturing performance across the site.

You will champion safety, quality, and environmental standards, apply Lean/Six Sigma practices, analyse production data, manage trials, and deliver measurable cost and energy efficiency gains for the plant.

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Industrial Technology or related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing/heavy industry with team development.
• Experience driving process improvement, CI, cost reduction and performance optimisation.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other CI methodologies.
• Strong safety, quality and environmental standards awareness.
• Experience analysing production data and leading improvement projects.

Mansioni

• Lead, coach and develop the Process and Quality Engineering team to build a high-performing culture.
• Drive CI initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, cost and energy performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving to resolve process and quality issues.
• Monitor process performance, analyse production data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage process trials with proper planning, documentation and evaluation.
• Support local and group manufacturing strategies and improvement projects.
• Maintain process standards, documentation and databases.
• Provide process expertise and leadership across the site.
• Develop and deliver process training to build capability.
• Promote safety, quality, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Data analysis

Formazione

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Strumenti

ERP/MES

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?

Join us as Plant Process Manager in Bristol!

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment? As our Plant Process Manager, you will play a key role in safety, product quality, reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance across our Bristol site. Leading a team of Quality and Process Engineers, you'll deliver continuous improvement initiatives, optimise manufacturing processes, reduce costs and energy consumption, and support problem-solving activities that enhance plant performance, product quality, and overall operational effectiveness.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Process and Quality Engineering team, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, cost, energy performance, and overall plant productivity.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to resolve process and quality issues.
• Monitor process performance, analyse production data, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage process trials, ensuring activities are properly planned, documented, and evaluated.
• Support the implementation of local and group manufacturing strategies and improvement projects.
• Ensure process standards, specifications, documentation, and databases are maintained and up to date.
• Provide process expertise and leadership across the site, supporting operational decision-making and performance improvement.
• Develop and deliver process training to build capability across the manufacturing teams.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment, with a strong focus on team development.
• Experience driving process improvement, operational excellence, cost reduction, and performance optimisation.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and environmental standards within manufacturing.
• Experience analysing production data and leading improvement projects to deliver measurable results.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP or MES platforms.
• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.