Plant Manager

Role: Factory Manager / Plant Manager / General Manager
Salary/Package: £65,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus Bonus, Company Car or Car Allowance, Life Insurance, Private Health Care and other benefits
Location: Commutable from Doncaster, Sheffield, Gainsborough, Howden, York, Scunthorpe, Leeds, Grimsby, Sheffield and surrounding areas

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Factory Manager / Plant Manager / General Manager to join an established and growing manufacturing company.

If you are looking for a challenge, an opportunity where you can make a real impact, to map out and implement change, improvements, utilisation of lean manufacturing and drive the factory forward, this job is for you!

Role Objectives

Collaborate with the Board and Regional Manager with regards to strategic and ongoing plans for the factory
Utilisation of Lean Manufacturing principals and implement improvements
Inspire and lead the factory and staff, having them support change and development positively
Provide clear vision, goals and objectives to teams and managers, and meet them
Increase fluency of information and data in all departments
Increase productivity levels across the site, OEE.
Help bring new technology and/or ideas to the factory

Responsibilities

Providing strong and effective leadership in managing plant operations whilst setting the highest standards in terms of health, safety and environment, production, quality, reliability, maintenance and people performance. You will contribute to the implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, processes and procedures to drive operational performance.

Responsible for all operational activity of the site, managing the performance and development of a large team whilst promoting a health, safety & environmental culture
Drive lean, world class manufacturing (WCM) methologies and a culture and mindset which encourages the identification of improvement opportunities as well as using and developing World Class Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Ensure high levels of customer service through delivery of production and yield targets
Maintain and improve product quality to required standards and customer requirements
To ensure effective manufacturing operations which produce target volumes, yield and efficiency and delivers high customer service and cost control
Focus on plant reliability & AM/PM maintenance and ensure the CMMS and other PPM schedules are adhered to
Develop a longer-term vision for the site to encapsulate its full potential
Financial accountability for the site; set budgets and capital requirements and ensure cost management within budget and forecast
Develop an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team
Drive change; people, plant and processes

Skills & Experience

Hold relevant qualifications, ideally in Engineering and (Degree preferred but not essential).
Site Management, General Manager, Plant Manager experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Those who have worked their way up to Plant/Factory Manager from a Maintenance Engineering department is desirable
Strong people management skills is essential - managerial, organisational, planning and leadership skills, especially managing change and coaching others
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques;
Green/Black Belt Six Sigma preferred
Exceptional Health & Safety awareness and NEBOSH Certificate (or IOSH qualification) preferred
Ability to produce, analyse and review detailed numerical data and make clear, sound decisions
Working knowledge of CMMS/PPM systems and understands maintenance and plant reliability
Good project management skills
Excellent communication & negotiation skills
Excellent and proven analytical & problem-solving skills (including FMEA, RCA, DMAIC, 5Y s, etc)
Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Wesley at Tech Nichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call Tech Nichols Resourcing and speak with Wesley for further information.

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.