Plant Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading, global, industrial supply and engineering business leading a major operational plant in the South Yorkshire area.

Key aspects of the role include...

• This is a great opportunity to take the lead and make key site decisions as you will have overall accountability for their production site. This role will also give you the chance to lead a team, influence, inspire & develop others
• In this role, you will lead all of the cylinder filling & handling activities ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective management of our employees and services, provided to customers both internal and external
• As well as running the operation, you will have responsibility and ownership for the production cost centre
• You will act as the responsible site landlord, providing the safe and efficient management of the site, working to identifying tenants and safety processes which all parties agree and operate to
• Safety is at the forefront of what we do, so you will ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and Health & Safety legislation, acting as a primary contact with the HSE and all external parties, ensuring compliance is always maintained
• You will not only provide a safe and fulfilling environment, for all employees but you will act as a leader to empower the team to fulfil their best
• Ensuring current and future codes of practice and standards are applied and adhered to, whilst ensuring that all cylinder filling & handling activities are consistently met, including the implementation of stock accuracy and control procedures
• As an individual who embraces change, you will continuously seek improvements in the safety and efficiency of our operations through the adoption of best operating and commercial processes and by inspiring and developing the skills and competencies of the team
• And finally, as part of this role you will work to achieve the set productivity targets

What about you?

• You have a HNC or HND qualification or are working towards qualification or equivalent working experience
• Highly safety conscious with a working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and of ISO9001:2008 - ISO14001 operating procedures and systems
• Ideally, you are NEBOSH certified.
• Most importantly, you have the ability to influence others, embrace change and use your abilities to lead others through change
• Experience of cylinder filling and handling or experience within a similar manufacturing operation - for example think liquid filling, process pipework type environments.
• Excellent business and financial competence with proven budget leadership skills
• You have good people management skills and a passion for engaging and developing others
• Experience working with recognised trade union would be an advantage

My client is a renowned global business with in excess of 80,000 employees and a turnover of 25bn Euros. They offer a diverse portfolio of products and services to their customers and are truly well-respected for their commitment to quality and customer service within a wide range of manufacturing and engineering sectors. A key driver to their success in staying ahead of the competition is that they have continually embraced the very latest in technology and engineering advancement to always stay at the cutting edge of their chosen markets.

In addition to a highly competitive salary and benefits package on offer to the successful candidate (incl £540/month car allowance, excellent pension scheme, private health and 10% bonus), there are excellent opportunities for career progression with this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent