Plant Manager

Plant Manager role based in Buxton. Working for a leading construction solutions and building materials company.

Our client is a leading construction solutions and building materials company, based in Buxton

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all company and safety standards.




• Lead and develop a high-performing operational team, providing coaching, support and succession planning.




• Manage daily grinding, packing and dispatch activities to ensure customer requirements are met.




• Drive operational performance, efficiency, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.




• Coordinate closely with maintenance teams to plan and execute maintenance activities and annual shutdowns.




• Manage plant budgets, cost control and expenditure tracking.




• Ensure raw materials and packaging supplies are available to support uninterrupted operations.




• Work collaboratively with quality, logistics, supply chain and commercial teams to optimise performance.




• Support the delivery of site improvement projects and new product introductions.




• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.




• Report on plant performance and production outcomes to senior management.

Profile

• Strong knowledge of cement manufacturing processes.




• Significant experience within a cement manufacturing environment.




• Proven track record of leading operational teams in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting.




• Experience managing contractors, projects and cross-functional activities.




• Demonstrated ability to deliver operational and business performance targets.

Required Background

• INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING




• CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS PRODUCTION




• CHEMICAL




• HEAVY ENGINEERING




• LARGE METAL COMPONENTS

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership and people management capability.




• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.




• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.




• Good commercial awareness and budget management experience.




• IT proficiency, including SAP and Microsoft Office applications.




• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.




• Strong analytical and reporting skills.




• High attention to detail with a focus on operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a proactive and self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be:

• Passionate about health, safety and continuous improvement.




• A collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships.




• Results driven with a focus on delivering operational excellence.




• An effective communicator who can engage and influence at all levels.




• Adaptable, resilient and capable of leading through change.




• Committed to developing both yourself and those around you.

Job Offer

Competitive salary plus bonus, benefits, and a fantastic long term career plan