INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Site Director
Manufacturing SME
Based in Essex
Job ref: CST/64052
Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with experience
The Company:
A global leader in the manufacturing of specialist high value products for the print and packaging industry, the company places a premium on respect for the environment and is constantly striving to reduce impact on the environment to the lowest possible levels.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on, detail-oriented, creative, thorough and customer focused Director to join their growing organization. Based at the UK site in Essex, you will play a key role in developing the operation in addition to assuming overall responsibility for quality, output, safety and people development. You will be tasked with finding innovative ways to enhance productivity whilst ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of performance and operations management to optimize productivity and employee satisfaction, through engagement and motivational leadership.
Candidate Profile:
· Minimum BSc in one of the Sciences, Engineering or Operations Management or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
· Significant work experience (minimum 5 years) as a Director or senior manager
· Experience of working within a technical/engineering led manufacturer
· Strong working knowledge of performance and operations management.
· Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards.
· Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relational databases and software (e.g., ERP) would be a significant advantage.
· Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
· Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
· Competent collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator.
· Able to demonstrate strength and creative approach to problem and conflict resolution.
Key words: Operations Director, Factory Manager, Site Manager, Plant Director, Manufacturing Director, Production Director, Plastics, Polymers, Extrusion
For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.
Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals
To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.
Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025
Performance through People.
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