Multi-Site Plant Leader: Lean Ops, Safety & Growth

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Group Plant Manager to oversee operations at multiple production facilities in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, leading teams to achieve production goals, and driving efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in manufacturing and strong strategic thinking skills. This position offers a rewarding career path within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing management.
• Strong understanding of production, maintenance, safety, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated success in driving efficiency improvements and leading capital investment projects.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards across all facilities.
• Lead Plant Managers and site teams to meet production schedules.
• Develop and deliver KPIs aligned with business goals.
• Implement long-term capital investment and facility improvement plans.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in multi-site manufacturing management

Understanding of production, maintenance, safety, and quality systems

Driving efficiency improvements

Communication and relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Job description

A leading FMCG company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Group Plant Manager to oversee operations at multiple production facilities in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, leading teams to achieve production goals, and driving efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in manufacturing and strong strategic thinking skills. This position offers a rewarding career path within a dynamic environment.