WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Act with overall entrepreneurial ownership and legal accountability for the UK plant.
- Oversee daily operations across our highly automated bottling lines, ground-water extraction facilities, technical services, and automated high-bay warehouse.
- Drive site performance against key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, OTIF, scrap, cost-per-unit). Own and manage operational budgets, capital investments (CapEx), and continuous cost-reduction initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a site leadership team (Production, Maintenance, SCM, QA, HSE), embedding company values, succession planning, and a culture of high performance and psychological safety.
- Lead energy-efficiency and sustainability programmes across gas, electricity, and water extraction to support group-wide decarbonisation goals.
WHO YOUR ARE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or a related technical discipline is essential; an MBA or equivalent master’s qualification is desirable.
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt / Master Agent or equivalent CI qualification.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner accredited or equivalent.
- 5-10+ years of proven operational and plant leadership experience within high-speed FMCG manufacturing.
- advanced German language skills
- Decisive strategic thinker, strong commercial instinct, collaborative team builder.
OUR OFFER
- An executive role of a flagship, high-investment manufacturing site.
- Competitive executive remuneration package (depending on experience), 8% employer pension contribution, single private medical insurance, fully expensed company car, healthcare cash plan, EAP, access to a savings and discounts portal and much more
- The autonomy of local site direction coupled with the stability and resources of Europe's largest retail and production network.
- Opportunities for international career development within the wider Schwarz Group.
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Plant Director employer: MEG Derby
As a Laboratory QA Technician at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises quality and innovation in producing high-quality mineral waters and soft drinks. We are committed to your professional growth, offering ample development opportunities and a supportive culture that values flexibility and teamwork, making us an excellent employer in the beverage industry.
