Works Manager – Warrington

Position 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, requiring accountability for all site activities—including production, maintenance, engineering, health and safety, quality, operational performance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the site consistently delivers against business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with customer requirements.
• Foster and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and Quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Drive operational performance through:
  • Effective management of productivity, efficiency, downtime, waste reduction, and quality metrics.
  • Incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• 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 disruptions.
• Take ownership of site budgets, cost control, and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support forecasting, business planning, and performance reporting.
• Oversee stock control and supply chain efficiency to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Lead continuous improvement programmes and promote best practices.
• Recruit, develop, and manage site teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.