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For our client, a company operating in the FMCG sector, we are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead and further develop a production facility. This role combines strong operational leadership, people management, and a continuous improvement mindset, with full responsibility for safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. The Plant Manager will play a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting business growth, and building a high-performance culture on the shop floor.
Job Responsibility:
Full responsibility for day-to-day plant operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and quality
Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams (production, engineering, quality, planning)
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and H&S standards (e.g. BRC, IFS, HACCP)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, waste reduction)
Own and optimize plant KPIs: safety, quality, cost, service level, and efficiency
Manage production budgets, cost control and productivity improvements
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D and Commercial teams
Support capacity expansion, capex projects and process automation initiatives
Requirements:
Proven experience as Plant Manager / Factory Manager / Operations Manager in FMCG or food production
Strong leadership experience managing large production teams
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and food safety standards
Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing / CI tools
Strong business mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and service
Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Fluent English
What we offer:
Senior leadership role with real operational impact
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Opportunity to work in a stable yet growth-oriented FMCG organization
Autonomy to shape operations and implement improvements