Plant Operations Lead West Sussex c£45k+ plus package
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Based at the company plant yard near Worthing, the role will be responsible for improving coordination and consistency across the plant operations. This will include overseeing the flow of activity across delivery, movement, servicing, hire, and stores functions.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the role ensures that day to day operations run efficiently, reliably, and with minimal friction.
It is a hands on, connective role supporting team activity, aligning priorities, and acting as a key liaison where departmental responsibilities overlap.
From driving clearer communication to unblocking bottlenecks, the Plant Operations Lead plays a crucial part in keeping the department moving while enabling longer term improvements to take shape.
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Confident in identifying process gaps and pushing forward practical, common sense improvements
Clear and direct communication style, with ability to link up activity across teams and departments
Strong attention to detail, especially in task follow through, documentation, and internal communication
Working knowledge of plant/fleet/logistics operations is helpful but not essential
Experience
Proven experience coordinating operational activity across multiple stakeholders, ideally in a fast paced setting
Background in managing or supporting teams, with a practical, hands on approach to problem solving
Track record of resolving issues quickly and effectively within mixed skill teams
Familiarity with plant hire, supply chain, or similar sectors is helpful but not essential
Technology skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
Comfortable using or learning business systems (e.g., ERP or asset tracking platforms)
Able to support basic system/process troubleshooting and drive consistency in digital updates
Capable of pulling together summary reports, trackers, and shared documents that others can easily use
Training
Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., SSSTS, LOLER/PUWER awareness, hire systems, health & safety)
Comfortable delivering toolbox talks and contributing to departmental communications
May occasionally support or develop internal training materials and documentation relating to equipment usage
Awareness of safe working practices and ability to reinforce a culture of compliance
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