Jobs in Wetheral, cumbria, united kingdom

Plant Manager – Permanent Up to £110K + Bonus, Company Car, Private health care and generous pension contributions + Relocation Package Carlilse Hours – Days regular, 9am – 5pm (Flexibility required due to nature of the position)Plant Manager / Carlisle / Manufacturing / CA1 / Permanent The Recruitment Group are proudly working with a worldwide leader in metal packaging production, focusing on the design and creation of a broad variety of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. Our clientele includes some of the most prominent and respected companies globally. This opportunity will offer the right candidate the opportunity to grow and develop your skills within the industry. The right candidate will be innovative, forward thinking and value sustainability.Company Benefits for a Plant Manager Up to £110K20% BonusCompany CarPrivate health careGenerous pension contributionsResponsibilities of the Plant Manager role : Ensure that the plant is run and managed in a manner that Safety, HR, Environment, Quality, Production, Engineering and Cost Control goals are metDevelop and successfully execute plans to deliver all Plant KPI’sPlan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations and allocate resources effectivelyBe a driving force in the Safety culture ensuring that all policies and regulations are followed and continuously improvedLead, mentor, and coach direct reportsBuild and maintain a trusting relationship with employees; communicate and regularly feedback on performance expectationsPrepare budgets, RFCs and monitor and explain any plant cost variancesRequired Education and Experience : Degree qualified Mechanical or Industrial EngineerNVQ level 3 in mechanical / mechatronic engineering5+ years in a manufacturing plant leadership role as Plant or Production ManagerExperience in metal packaging, automotive or FMCG industriesIn-depth knowledge of business and management principles (i.e. budgeting, cost control)Skills and Competencies : Previous experience in implementing and using continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.Knowledge of food safety and other management systemsA natural leader with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop and motivate peopleHands-on approach, able to “roll your sleeves up” when requiredStrong data and analytical skillsSolid decision-making skills and proactive problem-solving skillsA safety mind-setThrives in a continuous improvement cultureOutstanding communication skills, with robust interpersonal and influencing skillsExcellent planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needsFlexible and adaptable, able to manage changeIf you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please click ‘apply’ or email your cv to