At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a flagship manufacturing site and drive operational excellence.
- Company: Global manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing while mentoring a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in plant management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a global manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Plant Manager for its flagship manufacturing site near in Wiltshire. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to lead the company's largest manufacturing site and play a key role in shaping its future. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will build on an already successful transformation programme, driving operational excellence while developing a high-performing leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day performance of a complex manufacturing site
- Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery and cost
- Coach, develop and mentor the site leadership team
- Continue the site's cultural transformation, embedding a proactive, continuous improvement mindset
- Build strong relationships across the business, including employee representatives and unions
- Maintain a visible leadership presence on the shop floor, engaging with teams at every level
- Deliver sustainable improvements in productivity, performance and profitability
About You
We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who can demonstrate:
- Previous Plant Manager or Site Manager experience within a complex manufacturing environment
- A strong engineering or technical background
- A proven track record of leading operational and cultural change
- Exceptional people leadership, coaching and team development skills
- Experience working within a unionised manufacturing environment would be advantageous
If you are interested in applying for this Plant Manager role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to keely.dyson@emearecruitment.com or for a confidential conversation please call Keely in our Amsterdam office on +31208081102.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com.
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Plant Manager in Swindon employer: EMEA Recruitment
As a leading global manufacturing business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment in Wiltshire that champions operational excellence and employee development. Our culture is rooted in continuous improvement and collaboration, providing Plant Managers with the unique opportunity to shape the future of our flagship site while mentoring a high-performing leadership team. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success.
