Plant Manager

Plant Manager - West MidlandsMy client is a well-established FMCG manufacturer operating within a highly automated production environment. The business has a strong focus on operational excellence, quality, safety and continuous improvement, supported by sophisticated automated manufacturing processes.The roleWe are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance and continuous improvement of a highly automated manufacturing operation in the West Midlands.This is a broad operational role, with responsibility extending beyond production into Health and Safety, Maintenance, Facilities and Lean/Continuous Improvement.The successful candidate will be comfortable being close to the operation, working alongside production and engineering teams, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving solutions through to implementation.Key responsibilitiesLead the day-to-day manufacturing operation, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety across the operation, promoting a strong and proactive safety culture.Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability, availability and performance.Lead and develop PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) initiatives to improve asset reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.Oversee site facilities, ensuring the plant remains safe, compliant and operationally ..... full job details .....