📍 Interim Plant Manager – Near Bath
£90,000 – £105,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension
Elevation Recruitment Group are currently supporting a global manufacturing organisation in the confidential recruitment of an Interim Plant Manager, based at a high-volume site near Bath. This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start available and the potential for the role to transition into a permanent position in due course.
The site is a key facility within the group’s UK operations, employing over 300 people and producing a wide range of SKUs across multiple product lines. The environment is fast-paced and complex, with both established and recently introduced equipment on site, and a strong pipeline of investment planned over the coming years.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Full operational responsibility for the manufacturing site, driving performance, safety, and efficiency
* Leading a senior management team across core areas including Production, Engineering, Projects, CI, Technical and HSE
* Overseeing a large unionised workforce and maintaining positive employee relations
* Delivering high levels of OTIF performance in a multi-SKU, high-volume production environment
* Supporting integration and transformation activity across the site, including capital investment programmes
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory, safety and quality standards
* Acting as a visible and effective leader during a period of operational change
MUST HAVES:
* Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role (Plant Manager / Head of Operations or equivalent)
* Strong background in managing large teams in a unionised environment
* Exposure to high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing (ideally with multiple product lines)
* Ability to work under pressure and bring stability and direction to a large site
* Immediate availability for interim work, with interest in longer-term opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at a business undergoing positive change. You’ll be given the autonomy and backing to make an immediate impact, with the added potential to secure a longer-term position.
To discuss this role confidentially, please apply now.