Maintenance Manager
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Leyland, Lancashire
£62,000 - £63,000 + Progression into Operations Manager + Benefits
Are you a Maintenance Manager looking to step into an Operations Manager role for a thriving and growing business?
Do you come from a manufacturing, heavy engineering, chemical, or similar industry background?
An excellent opportunity is available for a Maintenance Manager to take on an operational role, overseeing a site of approx. 100 employees. You will work cross-functionally in the delivery of various change and improvement projects, given complete industry training as you go.
We are seeking an experienced people leader with a proven track record in driving change and developing team. You will have excellent experience in change & project management, and experience with budgetary control.
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will:
* Lead and develop a team of 5 direct reports (3 Production Supervisors and 2 Maintenance Professionals) and a wider team of circa 100 indirect staff.
* Drive operational excellence through strong leadership, coaching, and the implementation of best practices.
* Champion and deliver change management initiatives, challenging the status quo and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
* Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Engineering, HSE, Logistics and other business functions to deliver on operational objectives.
* Manage and control budgets, with full P&L responsibilities of the site.
* Oversee multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
About You
* Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager or similar
* Experienced working in the manufacturing, heavy engineering, chemical or similar.
* Excellent leadership qualities with experience developing and empowering teams.
* Experience delivering successful change management programmes.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Has demonstrable experience with budgetary control
* Is highly organised with strong project management capabilities.
What’s on Offer
* Salary of £62,000–£63,000
* Salary review in January (approx. 3% uplift)
* 26days + Bank, 4 x Life Assurance, Pension + Benefits
* Further progression opportunities with scope to progress into General Manager
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please apply via this advert or send an enquiry through the Fusion Talent website