At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Wavin, a global leader in building and infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water management and urban development worldwide.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 50400 - 61600 £ per year.
About Wavin Orbia Building & Infrastructure Business: What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.
About the role: As our Senior Plant Manager, you will be the driving force behind our site’s performance — leading, inspiring, and empowering teams to deliver outstanding operational results. Acting as a key leader on site, you’ll shape direction, influence outcomes, and ensure our plant operates safely, efficiently, and at the highest level of quality. In this role, you will:
- Lead and direct all site operations to meet output, cost, and quality targets
- Champion a zero-accident safety culture across the site
- Develop and execute a long-term strategy to build a world-class operations environment
- Manage and coach the Site Management Team, fostering a high-performance culture
- Drive year-on-year cost reduction through continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee operational budgets and ensure efficient resource utilization
- Maintain full compliance with quality systems, procedures, and industry standards
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and foster strong union relationships
- Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading in automation-heavy and unionized manufacturing environments
- Strong track record in safety, quality, and cost management
- Experience negotiating with trade unions and managing complex site dynamics
- High-level financial and commercial acumen, including budget ownership
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to engage, develop, and align teams toward shared goals
- Comfortable navigating fast-paced, high-performance environments
- Skilled at balancing strategic vision with practical execution
Our Offer: Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network.
Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.
Senior Plant Manager in Chippenham employer: Orbia Building & Infrastructure Wavin
At Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. As a Senior Plant Manager, you will not only lead a dedicated team but also have access to extensive professional development opportunities and a competitive compensation package, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance global infrastructure. Join us in our mission to improve how water moves and cities adapt, and be part of a company that values your growth and well-being.
Contact Details:
Orbia Building & Infrastructure Wavin Recruitment Team
