Plant Manager Multi Site in Ashton-under-Lyne

Manchester based with quarterly travel to Europe. £85-90,000 basic plus great benefits.

Major European Company, great role with site management responsibility for Manchester site and oversight of two more manufacturing plants in Europe.

The Company

Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Plant Manager to lead their Manchester operation and oversee two further manufacturing operations in Europe.

Role Purpose

To lead all site operations with safety being the number one priority. Define and execute the annual plan and achieve all key performance indicators (KPI’s). Deliver Business Unit portfolios of the highest quality at the lowest costs generating maximum customer satisfaction. Identify operational improvement areas including Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People (SQCDP) and ESG.

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)

Focus on leading indicator activity (e.g. hazard raising and clear-up, near miss reporting, behavioural safety observations, SQCDP meetings etc.) to ensure a zero-harm workplace and target rate of 0.00 lost time incident frequency rate (LTIFR). Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all personnel on site. This includes implementing and enforcing safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections and addressing any potential hazards promptly. Working together with the SHE team to define standard operating and safety procedures to eliminate risks to personnel and the environment.

Operational Performance Management:

• Successfully execute the annual plan and achieve KPI targets and initiatives. Engage with all site employees ensuring that everyone understands what needs to be achieved.
• Accountable for monthly measuring via the P&L and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and if needed create a Corrective Action Plan to realign any deviation.
• Ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement and levels of stringent safety, quality and compliance to create a world class manufacturing operation.
• Compliance with all relevant operating licenses required for the site.
• Ensure the site is compliant with company policies, national and local laws and regulations.
• To direct overall manufacturing activities including production, material ordering, movement of product and maintenance.
• Implement and monitor the processes to ensure high-quality output with attractive margins.
• Preparation of plans and budgets for manufacturing activities.
• Develop a robust and effective relationship with Unions or Works Council where applicable.
• Support the Regional VP to help define the ESG agenda and implement ESG requirements at site level.
• Work in collaboration with Business Units and Support Functions to maximize performance and to put the customer first.
• Ensure all procurement policies are implemented and followed to maximise the profitability of the site.

People Development

• Build leadership and competencies to achieve high performance culture.
• Coaching team members to enhance their performance and support their development.
• Identify skill gaps and put in place a programme of training to up-skill people in the required areas.
• Develop a succession plan, giving a development and career path to high potentials.
• Create a performance led culture through open and honest conversations.

Experience Required

• Manufacturing / Engineering Degree, Masters or MBA educated (or equivalent role-based experience).
• Knowledge and experience of leading change within an operational environment.
• Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering background preferred.
• Experience of leading operational and cross functional teams.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Principles.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Six Sigma Problem solving.
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain & logistics.
• Has worked with and can demonstrate a deep understanding of employee relations system.
• Project Management Skills (incl. Reporting, Production Scheduling, Resource Allocation).
• Financial Management Skills (incl. Resource and Budget Planning).

Is This You?

If you are an ambitious / experienced senior Plant Manager / Operations Director looking for a great role in the Manchester area then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently. Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail.