Plant Manager

Carbery; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in High Wycombe is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves leading a dynamic team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing budgets to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in plant management, strong leadership skills, and comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in plant operations management.
• Experience in leading teams and enhancing employee performance.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations including production and maintenance.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage plant budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership and guidance

Safety compliance

Quality Assurance

Cost management

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Plant Manager page is loaded## Plant Managerlocations: UK - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100888**Objectives, Roles and Responsibilities**Oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, and warehouse management.**Team Leadership and Development*** Provide leadership and guidance to plant personnel, including managers, supervisors, technicians, and production operatives; give the right example being the leader at site.* Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to enhance employee productivity and morale.* Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.**Health, Safety and Environment*** Foster a culture of safety and compliance by enforcing workplace safety protocols and regulations.* Work with the HSE Manager to ensure compliance with the HSE and that the Company Health & Safety policy is adhered to and that the business culture is designed to minimise risk to the lowest achievable level.* Implement practices of good housekeeping to avoid energy and water spills and identify opportunities to lower use of natural resources and emissions.**Quality*** Ensure that the Quality Assurance procedures are strictly adhered to, and that a culture of “quality first” pervades production.* Ensure all products are manufactured to the required product safety and quality standards, safely and on time.* Member of the HACCP team.**Continuous Improvement*** Foster a culture of innovation and encourage employees to contribute ideas to improve safety, quality, service and cost.* Implement a structured program to drive continuous improvement initiatives.**Capex*** Prepare a multi-year investment plan to enable growth, drive efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives, and maintaining the equipment at the right level.* Drive the process for well substantiated investment proposals to enable an organized approval process.* Ensure proper project management is taking place to successfully execute approved investments and a smooth handover to the shopfloor.**Cost management*** Manage plant budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to control expenses.* Analyse production processes to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-effective solutions.* Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable terms and pricing.**Maintenance*** Ensure the optimal performance and availability of the production equipment.* Implement practices for preventive maintenance programs, optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards and budget requirements.**Facilities*** Ensure premises and building are safe, secure, well maintained and clean.* Ensure the UK facilities comply with legislation.* Manage key infrastructure projects.