Job Summary
Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group
Come and join us as a Plant Manager at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster!
A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and proactive senior leadership team at our Sandtoft site where the focus is on driving continuous improvement and developing its people in a safe environment. You will lead by example with strong and effective leadership whilst setting the highest standards in health, safety and environment, production, quality, reliability, maintenance and people performance.
About the Role
As Plant Manager you will…
With safety as first priority, you will drive a positive and compliant health, safety & environmental culture, providing a consistent leadership style that promotes the highest standards through teamwork and open communication. Leading by example, you will provide strong and effective leadership in managing plant operations and sett the highest standards in terms of H&S, production, quality, reliability and maintenance and people performance.
In addition you will:
* contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, process and procedures to drive operational performance
* drive a lean manufacturing culture and mindset which embraces and demonstrates continuous improvement
* manage the overall operational activity of the site and take direct responsibility for site wide issues
* ensure high levels of customer service through delivery of production targets and quality standards
* ensure optimum level of working capital projects to meet with business targets, improve plant performance and reduce manufacturing costs
* focus on plant reliability & AM/PM maintenance and ensure the CMMS (‘Agility’) and other PPM schedules are adhered to
* financial accountability with strong cost management adherence to budget and forecast
* ensure legal compliance of all activities at your site including PPC and environmental emissions, H&S requirements (PUWER, LOLER, HASAWA, RA’s, etc)
* devise and assign individual objectives and department KPI’s with frequent review of performance to ensure deliverables are realised
* reduce production and quality losses utilising problem solving tools to improve performance and costs
* lead and develop direct reports, identifying personal and team training needs to maximise resource potential and drive change
* deliver year on year cost improvement
* have ownership of medium and longer term plans to ensure the plant meets with it’s potential and aligns to the business requirements
Hours of Work: 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
About You
You will be degree qualified; ideally in engineering, science, operations or business management, with a minimum of 5 years senior production management experience in a world class manufacturing environment.
You will also have:
* exceptional Health & Safety awareness with a NEBOSH Certificate (or IOSH qualification)
* strong managerial, organisational, planning and leadership skills, especially managing change and coaching others
* the ability to produce, analyse and review detailed numerical data and make clear, sound decisions
* working knowledge of CMMS/PPM systems and understands maintenance and plant reliability
* working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques; Green/Black Belt Six Sigma is desirable
* excellent and proven analytical & problem-solving skills (including FMEA, RCA, DMAIC, 5WHY’s, etc)
* ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
* flexibility for occasional travel
About our Benefits
* Annual bonus
* Private medical cover
* Professional growth, training, and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
* Ability to purchase additional holidays
* Company Pension
* SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
About us
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Plant Manager and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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