Planet Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the operations of a busy paint facility within an established manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in paint operations, automotive, engineering or heavy manufacturing to take ownership of a facility, lead a team and drive operational performance.

The Role

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the paint facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, delivery schedules and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

You will play a key role in managing resources, developing your team, improving operational efficiency and ensuring all processes meet relevant quality, safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the paint facility, ensuring production targets and deadlines are met.

• Lead, motivate and develop the team to achieve operational objectives.

• Monitor production performance, quality standards and delivery schedules.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and environmental requirements.

• Manage resources effectively to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.

• Identify and resolve operational issues, implementing effective solutions where required.

• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and operational discipline.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager.

• A background in paint operations, automotive, engineering, manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

• Experience with production planning, continuous improvement and quality management systems.

• A sound understanding of health and safety and environmental compliance.

• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of operational performance.

What's On Offer?

• £45,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering long-term career prospects.

• Four-day working week, with every Friday off.

• 37-hour working week, Monday to Thursday.

• An autonomous leadership role with the opportunity to make a real operational impact.

• The chance to join an established manufacturing business.

• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, Planet Recruitment would love to hear from you so please caladam or Scott on

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