Manufacturing Plant Manager

The Plant Manager / Factory Operations Manager is working 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 from good to great, working with a dedicated team to drive improvements and future development in the Basildon area.

The group has been profitable and has undergone significant structural changes recently, including leadership changes, investment, and capacity expansion across the UK supply chain.

What's in it for you as a Plant Manager:

• Base Salary of circa £72,000 per annum
• Company bonus of 15%
• Location - Basildon
• Attractive car allowance of £7,500
• Comprehensive pension
• Employee benefits program
• Permanent role with a leading FMCG international group
• Training and career progression opportunities

Roles and responsibilities:

You will be an experienced Operations/Factory/Manufacturing/Plant Manager with a proven record of enhancing culture, efficiency, and productivity. You understand what world-class operations look like and have led similar improvement journeys, demonstrating tangible results. You recognize the influence of leadership on culture and the impact of culture on processes.

The organization values a mature, accountable leadership culture, offers excellent work-life balance, and provides growth opportunities through its multiple UK sites and succession planning.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience managing manufacturing operations in automated or semi-automated environments
• Extensive use of lean and CI tools like OEE, TPM, 5S, VSM to improve efficiency
• Experience managing budgets and capex
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance and plant improvements (preferred but not essential)
• Strong commitment to health and safety, ideally with formal qualifications (training available)