INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Plant Manager
Based in Telford, Shropshire
Job ref: AZ/65231
Job Purpose:
As a Plant Manager you will assume overall oversight, and responsibility for the site operations to ensure the achievement of operational targets. The role leads 24/7 manufacturing across two proximate sites for blown film extrusion & converting, Aluminum foil and cling-film rewinding, and translating business plans into disciplined daily execution.
As the senior site leader, the Plant Manager develops the leadership team and creates a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and constructive employee engagement.
He/She acts as the senior representative at the Telford site and owns the site's performance-management rhythm. The role is accountable for delivering, within the approved operating and capital budgets.
· Customer Service
· Quality
· Cost
· People
· EHS objectives
Principal Responsibilities:
· Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, permits, risk assessments, contractor controls, and company standards.
· Set clear standards for safe behaviour and visible leadership; ensure hazards, near misses and incidents are reported, investigated and acted upon promptly.
· Maintain effective systems for product safety, traceability and audit readiness, including applicable customer and regulatory standards.
· Lead daily and weekly performance reviews for the site through structured tier meetings and timely countermeasures
· Improve Plant OEE, throughput, material yield and manpower productivity through stable processes, good engineering standards and disciplined loss analysis to reduce overall cost of goods sold
· Drive flexible automation and digitalisation to increase productivity particularly on End of Line manual intensive activities.
· Increase the pace of execution of key projects driving cross-functional collaboration and instilling a “can do” culture
· Create constructive two-way communication with employees and representatives, strengthening engagement, problem solving and ownership at every level.
· Contribute to Group initiatives, share and implement good practice with/fro...
Plant Manager in West Bromwich employer: Listgrove
Listgrove Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the plastics and chemicals sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while maintaining a supportive culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. Located in the UK, Listgrove's established reputation and extensive industry networks make it an attractive place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
