Plant Operations Manager Plastic Extrussion

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We are supporting a well‑established industrial manufacturing company within the plastics packaging sector, currently undergoing a phase of operational consolidation and growth.

The company is seeking a Plant Manager to act as the right‑hand to the Managing Director, with full responsibility over plant operations, technical performance, and production efficiency.

This is a key leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, managing teams on the shop floor, and optimizing production KPIs in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring optimal performance across production, maintenance, and logistics.
  • Lead and develop production teams, supervisors, and shift leaders, fostering accountability and performance culture.

Production & KPIs

  • Monitor and improve key production metrics (OEE, downtime, scrap, output efficiency), implementing corrective actions where required.

Technical Oversight

  • Act as the main technical reference within the plant, ensuring processes are efficient, stable, and scalable.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and industry regulations, particularly within food or packaging environments.

Cross‑functional Coordination

  • Work closely with senior management to align operational priorities with business objectives.

Profile Requirements

  • Proven experience as Plant Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Production Manager in an industrial environment
  • Strong background in plastics manufacturing (blow moulding, injection or similar processes preferred)
  • Solid experience managing production teams and shop floor operations
  • Strong understanding of production KPIs and operational efficiency tools (OEE, Lean, etc.)
  • Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to drive change on the factory floor
  • Experience in high‑volume manufacturing environments

Preferred Background

  • Experience in packaging, food‑grade manufacturing or FMCG‑related industries
  • Exposure to 24/7 production environments
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes

What We Offer

  • Key leadership role with high visibility and impact within the organisation
  • Opportunity to shape and improve plant performance
  • Dynamic and hands‑on industrial environment
  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience

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Location: High Wycombe
Job Description:

We are supporting a well‑established industrial manufacturing company within the plastics packaging sector, currently undergoing a phase of operational consolidation and growth.

The company is seeking a Plant Manager to act as the right‑hand to the Managing Director, with full responsibility over plant operations, technical performance, and production efficiency.

This is a key leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, managing teams on the shop floor, and optimizing production KPIs in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring optimal performance across production, maintenance, and logistics.
  • Lead and develop production teams, supervisors, and shift leaders, fostering accountability and performance culture.

Production & KPIs

  • Monitor and improve key production metrics (OEE, downtime, scrap, output efficiency), implementing corrective actions where required.

Technical Oversight

  • Act as the main technical reference within the plant, ensuring processes are efficient, stable, and scalable.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and industry regulations, particularly within food or packaging environments.

Cross‑functional Coordination

  • Work closely with senior management to align operational priorities with business objectives.

Profile Requirements

  • Proven experience as Plant Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Production Manager in an industrial environment
  • Strong background in plastics manufacturing (blow moulding, injection or similar processes preferred)
  • Solid experience managing production teams and shop floor operations
  • Strong understanding of production KPIs and operational efficiency tools (OEE, Lean, etc.)
  • Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to drive change on the factory floor
  • Experience in high‑volume manufacturing environments

Preferred Background

  • Experience in packaging, food‑grade manufacturing or FMCG‑related industries
  • Exposure to 24/7 production environments
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes

What We Offer

  • Key leadership role with high visibility and impact within the organisation
  • Opportunity to shape and improve plant performance
  • Dynamic and hands‑on industrial environment
  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience

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Posted: May 17th, 2026