Plant Engineer

Hays Recruitment are looking for a Production/ Plant Manager. Our client is seeking a confident Production Manager to join their team.

The overall purpose of this role is to ensure that production targets (safety, quality, volume, costs) are consistently met through the effective management of people and processes.

Your new role

• Promote safe behaviours and processes including the ongoing identification and resolution of safety issues.
• Achieve targets for Operating Costs, Usages, Production Volumes, and Product Quality delivering results in line with expectations.
• Plan and organize daily production in alignment with operational plans, ensuring efficient production and performance.
• Lead, manage, and develop production teams to foster a cooperative and productive work environment that encourages continuous improvement.
• Using lean principles to manage the business and employee engagement.
• Identify proactive solutions to minimize downtime and optimize operating costs.
• Plan downtime, maintenance and scheduled testing.
• Initiate and support lean/continuous improvement / cost reduction activities.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in production management or senior supervisory roles
• Strong awareness of GMP and Health, Hygiene & Safety requirements
• Honors degree in Engineering or related discipline Excellent communication and team management skills required.
• Familiar with Chemical Manufacturing.