Job Description Role Purpose: Lead the plant’s operations to deliver both short- and long-term business objectives in line with group strategy. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Uphold and promote all company standards in health & safety, environmental sustainability, quality, and quality assurance, ensuring they are embedded into daily plant operations. Collaborate with senior management to define the plant’s strategic direction and ensure alignment with regional and group objectives. Translate broader business strategies into clear, actionable operational goals for all departments. Define and monitor performance targets across functional areas, taking corrective actions when required to achieve business outcomes. Ensure corporate systems, policies, and best practices are consistently applied across the plant. Identify, recommend, and oversee annual capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and return on investment. Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for approval, maintaining strong cost control and operational efficiency throughout the year. Build a positive workplace culture that encourages teamwork, personal accountability, and professional growth. Lead management development programmes and support ongoing training for all plant employees. Conduct annual performance reviews and champion individual development planning. Maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, ensuring service excellence and contract fulfilment. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and consistently. Oversee the full implementation and adherence to Quality Management Systems and company procedures. Establish and track KPIs for management teams to ensure alignment with overall plant and business goals. Represent the business in all operational, regulatory, and institutional matters related to the plant. Candidate Profile: Education: Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Production or Commercial Management role. 3–5 years in a senior leadership position, ideally within manufacturing or industrial operations. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a complex production environment. Skills & Competencies: Strong background in strategic planning, leadership, and performance management. Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and people development. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a results-driven mindset.