Technical Network Recruitment
Plant Manager
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About the Role
An established UK manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to take overall responsibility for the performance, culture, and operational effectiveness of a substantial manufacturing facility.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can assess an operation objectively, establish clear standards, and create the conditions for sustainable improvement. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the site’s future direction while working closely with the senior leadership team.
The business has made significant investment in its infrastructure, systems, and operational foundations. The next stage is to strengthen consistency, accountability, and leadership across the site, improving performance while building a more collaborative and engaged working culture.
Role
Plant Manager
Salary
up to £85,000 per annum + benefits
Location
Milton Keynes
Key Responsibilities for the Plant Manager
- Lead the overall performance of the manufacturing site.
- Provide visible, consistent, and inclusive leadership across all operational functions.
- Establish clear standards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Improve operational performance through effective measurement, review, and accountability.
- Develop a unified leadership approach across the senior management and supervisory teams.
- Coach, mentor, and develop managers and future leaders.
- Strengthen succession planning and employee development.
- Lead cultural and organizational change in a practical, engaging, and sustainable way.
- Develop a clear improvement plan before progressing towards a broader continuous-improvement culture.
- Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and external partners.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Plant Manager role will be:
- Senior plant or site leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing large, multi-functional teams.
- A strong understanding of operational performance and factory management.
- Experience leading change, stabilising performance, and improving workplace culture.
- The confidence to challenge established ways of working constructively.
- A hands-on, visible, and pragmatic leadership style.
- Strong skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing management teams.
- The ability to establish accountability without compromising engagement.
- A structured, process-led approach to operational excellence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- The resilience and credibility to work through complex people and performance challenges.
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This is a great opportunity with a well-backed and established business. The right Plant Manager will have a strong Manufacturing background and would have considerable experience in leading and driving change in a business. You will have full Operational autonomy.
Application
Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation.
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