Works Manager

Works Manager

Location: Warrington

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Works Manager to take full responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation of a manufacturing facility in Warrington.

This is a senior leadership position with accountability for all site activities including production, maintenance, engineering, health and safety, quality, operational performance and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams and ensuring the site consistently delivers against business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead all site operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with customer requirements.
* Create and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the facility.
* Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, policies and procedures.
* Drive operational performance through effective management of productivity, efficiency, downtime, waste reduction and quality metrics.
* Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
* Manage site maintenance and engineering activities to maximise plant reliability and asset performance.
* Develop and implement preventative maintenance programmes to ensure statutory compliance and minimise operational disruption.
* Take ownership of site budgets, cost control and financial performance.
* Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
* Support forecasting, business planning and performance reporting activities.
* Manage stock control and supply chain effectiveness to ensure uninterrupted production.
* Lead continuous improvement programmes and promote best practice throughout the operation.
* Recruit, develop and manage site teams, driving engagement, accountability and high performance.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers.

Requirements

* Degree qualified or equivalent experience within Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline.
* Proven experience managing a manufacturing facility, production plant or large operational site.
* Strong understanding of production management, maintenance planning and asset reliability.
* Demonstrable experience leading Health, Safety and Environmental compliance within an industrial environment.
* Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and delivering operational improvements.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and manage teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Commercially aware with a proactive and results-driven approach.
* Continuous improvement mindset with experience implementing operational excellence initiatives.

Desirable

* Experience within heavy manufacturing, industrial processing, chemicals, aggregates, asphalt, construction materials, energy or similar sectors.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6S or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Package

* Salary £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Professional Development and Training Support
* Employee Discounts and Benefits Platform

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operational leader to take ownership of a key manufacturing facility and drive performance, safety and continuous improvement within a well-established organisation.

INDWC

Danny Sullivan Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.