Manufacturing Plant Manager

SUMMARY:
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a technically strong individual with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, managing engineering projects, improving plant performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead all plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiencies are achieved. - Manage production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and technical teams. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation. - Identify root causes of operational and production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions. - Ensure all equipment, machinery, moulds, and plant assets are maintained to the highest standards. - Manage maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance programmes, and engineering projects. - Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production systems. - Develop and manage operational budgets, maintenance spend, and capital expenditure projects. - Monitor raw material usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiencies. - Ensure compliance with quality management systems, food safety standards, and relevant legislative requirements. - Drive health and safety compliance throughout the plant. - Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop operational teams. - Ensure housekeeping, manufacturing, and operational standards are maintained at all times. NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. - Minimum 5 years' experience in a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or similar senior manufacturing leadership role. - Proven experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment. - Strong engineering and maintenance management experience. - Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams. - Experience managing budgets, maintenance spend, and capital expenditure projects. - Strong knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies. - Sound understanding of health and safety legislation. - Proven track record of driving operational efficiencies and plant performance improvements. HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS - Experience within plastics, packaging, injection moulding, blow moulding, PET manufacturing, FMCG, food manufacturing, or related industries. - Exposure to FSSC, ISO, or other recognised quality systems. - Experience managing mould maintenance and manufacturing equipment upgrades. - Experience leading engineering and capital projects from concept through implementation. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES - Strong leadership and decision-making ability. - Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency. - Highly organised with excellent planning skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Self-motivated, energetic, and able to inspire high-performing teams. Please note that only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered for this opportunity.