Job Description

Role Purpose:

Lead the plant’s operations to deliver both short- and long-term business objectives in line with group strategy.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations while fostering a culture

of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and promote all company standards in health & safety, environmental sustainability,

• quality, and quality assurance, ensuring they are embedded into daily plant operations.

• Collaborate with senior management to define the plant’s strategic direction and ensure alignment with regional and group objectives.

• Translate broader business strategies into clear, actionable operational goals for all departments.

• Define and monitor performance targets across functional areas, taking corrective actions when required to achieve business outcomes.

• Ensure corporate systems, policies, and best practices are consistently applied across the plant.

• Identify, recommend, and oversee annual capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and return on investment.

• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for approval, maintaining strong cost control and operational efficiency throughout the year.

• Build a positive workplace culture that encourages teamwork, personal accountability, and professional growth.

• Lead management development programmes and support ongoing training for all plant employees.

• Conduct annual performance reviews and champion individual development planning.

• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, ensuring service excellence and contract fulfilment.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and consistently.

• Oversee the full implementation and adherence to Quality Management Systems and company procedures.

• Establish and track KPIs for management teams to ensure alignment with overall plant and business goals.

• Represent the business in all operational, regulatory, and institutional matters related to the plant.

Candidate Profile:

Education:

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Production or Commercial Management role.

• 3–5 years in a senior leadership position, ideally within manufacturing or industrial operations.

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a complex production environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong background in strategic planning, leadership, and performance management.

• Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and people development.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a results-driven mindset.