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Manufacturing Plant Manager
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Manufacturing Plant Manager – Rushden
Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10
Salary: £60,000 and £8415 Car allowance or Company Car
Full-time, Permanent role
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm
Commutable from
Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead a well-established manufacturing site in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a strong background in operations management, who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all site operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and financial targets are consistently achieved.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Manage site budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Lead, coach, and develop the site management team and wider workforce.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute the site’s strategic plan.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Identify and manage operational risks and resolve challenges effectively.
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About You
- Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
- Significant experience in senior operations roles, ideally within manufacturing or multi-process environments.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, P&L accountability, and cost control.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and quality systems.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Resilient, adaptable, and customer-focused.
Additional Requirements
- Daily on-site presence is required.
- Occasional travel may be necessary.
Benefits
- On-site parking
- Car Allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension company contribution 6% matched after probation
- Death in Service benefit 2 x annual salary after probation
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How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the role of Manufacturing Plant Manager, please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 15.08.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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