Manufacturing Plant Manager

Kaminskyconsulting; Basildon, Grays; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Basildon seeks an experienced Plant Manager to enhance operational efficiency and lead improvement initiatives. This role involves managing a team and implementing world-class practices to drive productivity in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary of circa £85,000, a 15% company bonus, and attractive benefits including a car allowance are offered. The ideal candidate has a proven history in manufacturing operations and is capable of leading through cultural transformation.

Benefits

Base salary of circa £85,000

Company bonus of 15%

Car allowance of £7,500

Comprehensive pension

Employee benefits program

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and developing manufacturing operations.
• Extensive experience using lean tools for driving efficiencies.
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to drive improvement activities across the plant.
• Implement cultural and process improvements in operations.
• Support future site development with local strategy.

Skills

Lean and continuous improvement tools

Managing manufacturing operations

Budget management

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

The Plant Manager /Factory Operations Manager is with a UK market leader in the FMCG industry, manufacturing high volume products with automated processes. The Manufacturing Plant Manager will help transform a key factory in Basildon from good to great, leading a highly willing and enthusiastic team to drive improvement activities across the plant and support future site development.

The group has been through significant structural change and is now implementing leadership, investment and capacity expansion across the UK supply chain. The Plant Manager role is a critical appointment for driving local strategy and sustained improvement, with succession planning opportunities for the future.

What’s In It For You

• Base Salary of circa £85,000 per annum
• Company bonus of 15%
• Highly attractive car allowance of £7,500
• Location – Basildon/Grays in Essex
• Comprehensive pension
• Employee benefits program
• Permanent Position with a market leading FMCG International manufacturing group
• Training and career progression opportunities

Roles and Responsibilities

You will be a proven Operations Manager / Factory Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager, with a track record of delivering improvements in culture, efficiency and productivity. You understand what world class looks like and have previously led a business through a similar journey, enabling you to implement improvements and demonstrate the results achieved. You recognise the impact of leadership on culture and the effect of culture on processes. The leadership culture is mature and accountable, offering a strong work‑life balance and ongoing growth/development due to the organisation’s multiple UK sites and succession planning strategy.

Key Requirements Of Plant Manager

• A proven track record of managing and developing manufacturing operations within an automated or semi-automated environment
• Extensive experience of using lean and continuous improvement tools to drive efficiencies and best practice (e.g., OEE, TPM, 5S, VSM)
• Experience managing budgets and capex
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance and plant-based improvements is advantageous but not essential
• A strong appreciation for health and safety, ideally with a formal qualification; training can be provided

This position would suit an Engineering Manager, Plant Manager or Plant Operations Manager.

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