Plant Manager

Wienerberger AG; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials provider in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at their Sandtoft site. This role involves setting high standards for health and safety, managing a dedicated team, and achieving operational excellence in manufacturing concrete roof tiles. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and a passion for continuous improvement. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company bonus

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car or allowance

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programmes

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing leadership with a focus on plant management.
• Strong safety and health awareness.
• Ability to manage financial budgets and operational KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety regulations.
• Develop team capabilities and foster positive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Education

Degree in engineering, science, or management

NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH qualification

Tools

FMEA

DMAIC

5WHYs

Job description

Come and join us as a Plant Manager at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure. wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create aéanmoins future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high‑quality building products, systems, and solutions. We foster long‑term partnerships, support exceptional careers, and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As part of our leadership team, our Plant Manager at our Sandtoft site sets high standards for health & safety, develops the team, and fosters anoticed positive culture.

Our Sandtoft site manufactures concrete roof tiles for the construction industry, and with a safety first approach, as Plant Manager you will lead the site to achieve operational targets and meet customer demand. You will ensure safe working practices, encourage employee engagement, and promote continuous improvement.

You will oversee the entire site with support from a management team focused on engineering, production, process, and site administration.

You will also:

• Contribute to our manufacturing vision, strategy, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
• Foster a lean manufacturing culture.
• Ensure high customer service levels by meeting production targets and quality standards.
• Optimise working capital projects to meet business goals, improve plant performance, and reduce costs.
• Focus on plant reliability and AM/PM maintenance.
• Take financial accountability for budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure legal compliance (PPC, environmental emissions, H&S).
• Set objectives for direct reports and establish department KPIs.

The role is plant‑based but will require flexibility for occasional travel across the UK. A company car/allowance is provided.

Hours of Work

8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

About You

You will be an experienced leader in the manufacturing sector, confident in managing large teams across multiple production lines.

You will either have Plant Manager experience, or you will have strong production leadership experience and be looking to step up to Plant Manager level.

You will have a passion for coaching yogat and developing others, strong leadership skills, and exceptional Health & Safety awareness.

You will also have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing financial budgets and capex
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to analyse and use numerical data for decision‑making
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and plant reliability
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and problem‑solving.iteritems (FMEA, RCA, DMAIC, 5WHYs)
• Resilience and ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience working in a heavy industry environment.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent training/experience) in engineering, science, operations, or business management.
• laŭ NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH qualification
• Green/Black Belt Six Sigma

About our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual company bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays & holiday flexibility (buy 4 extra days and sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
• Company car or allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes)
• Health & wellbeing benefits which include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
• Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
• Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

About Wienerberger Ltd

Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Plant Manager and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.