Plant Manager in Ashford, Kent

Job title: Plant Manager

Location: Ashford (must be a driver and have your own vehicle due to location)

Salary: up to £45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday + alternate Saturdays during peak

Key responsibilities would be:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and overall performance of the plant.
• Lead, manage and support the team, providing direction and expectations.
• Ensure products are prepared, processed and dispatched on time, in full.
• Work with the Production Manager to achieve production targets.
• Communicate potential delays, issues or shortages affecting customer orders.
• Monitor performance and take action where targets/standards are not being achieved.
• Manage day-to-day employee matters including performance, attendance and conduct.
• Build a positive culture of accountability, teamwork and clear communication.
• Organise and manage the workforce effectively to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure production records and quality documentation are completed accurately and on time, including quality checks, test records and other required documentation.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with Purchasing to ensure stock is available.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency and minimise costs.
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Ensure employees follow procedures, quality standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of team members.
• Work closely with the management team to resolve operational issues.

Experience and skills required:

• Experience managing a production, manufacturing, engineering or industrial operation.
• Strong people-management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop.
• A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to work alongside and lead from the front.
• Experience managing performance, attendance and day-to-day employee matters.
• A track record of identifying and implementing operational improvements.
• The ability to take ownership of issues, make decisions and provide resolution.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar quality systems would be advantageous.
• Experience of continuous improvement, waste reduction or operational efficiency would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Life insurance
• Private medical
• Company pension

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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