Plant Management Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our operations in West Sussex.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within a site team of around 60, responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performing culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced production leader with a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) focus to join our organisation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Plant or Production Manager within a COMAH, chemical, process, or other industrial manufacturing environment.
* Key Responsibilities:
o Lead day-to-day production and maintenance operations on site, ensuring safety, environmental and performance standards are met or exceeded.
o Champion HSE culture, leading by example and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal systems (ISO standards, risk assessments, audits).
o Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including direct negotiation and engagement with trade unions.
o Oversee plant performance, resource planning, and infrastructure reliability to ensure consistent delivery to customer and business expectations.
o Drive team development, motivation, and succession planning across a diverse, skilled workforce.
o Lead site safety committees, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement projects across production and site management.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A proven track record of driving a safety-first culture.
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of engaging and developing teams.
* Strong operational, strategic and analytical thinking – able to balance technical and people leadership.
* HNC / HND or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
* A NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous – or a willingness to obtain one.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package including:
* Competitive salary + bonus + car allowance
* Excellent employer pension contributions (up to 10.7%)
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + option to buy extra
* Healthcare coverage and EAP support
* Structured learning, training, and progression opportunities