Factory Operations Director

3 days ago


Basildon, United Kingdom E3 Recruitment Full time
Job Summary
As a seasoned Operations Manager with a track record of delivering improvements in culture, efficiency, and productivity, you will join our client, a UK market leader in the Heavy Industry, as their new Manufacturing Plant Manager. Based in Basildon, this is an excellent opportunity to drive localised strategy and resulting improvement, while also being part of succession planning for the future.

About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for helping transform one of our client's key factories from good to great, working closely with a highly-willing and enthusiastic team to drive improvement activities across the plant and drive the future development of the site.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to improve factory operations, focusing on lean and CI tools.
  • Manage budgets and capex, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  • Lead by example, promoting a strong appreciation for health and safety within the team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving exponential growth and development.

What You'll Get
This exciting role comes with a highly attractive salary package, including:
  • A competitive base salary of up to £80,000 per annum.
  • A company bonus scheme offering up to 15% of your annual salary.
  • An exceptional car scheme, providing a vehicle worth circa £7,500.
  • A comprehensive company pension scheme.
  • Private health care and access to an employee benefits program.
  • Permanent employment with a market-leading International manufacturing group.
  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

About Our Client
E3 Recruitment works closely with our client, who has undergone significant structural change in recent years. This transformation is now reaching its manufacturing plants, with changes in leadership, investment, and capacity expansion across the UK supply chain. As part of this journey, they seek an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to drive improvement and lead the team.
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