Job Description

Country: United Kingdom
City:  Chester
Req ID: 499854

At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy

Help us make great architecture possible. Responsibly and sustainably. For everyone, and with everyone. Because we’re one rich, vibrant global network of insight and expertise with c.3,000 people at c.60 locations globally, we are a global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry

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CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre .

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About the role

We are currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Plant Manager to join our UK team based in Deeside, UK.

In this role, you'll be responsible for all elements of operations including: supply chain, production, quality, maintenance, facilities, CI, EHS and CX at the Deeside Manufacturing site.

You will lead and inspire local departmental managers as well as the wider operations team to foster and create a culture of both sustainable and continuous improvement. This role is pivotal to enable the company to execute its operational strategy, continuous improvement plans and long-term growth strategy. 

As the senior person on site you will have the ability to act independently and be a concise and decisive decision maker. You will have a strong background within a similar high volume / high variation order environment where you have successfully led and demonstrated leadership capability built on providing clear focus and direction. 

Main responsibilities

In this role you'll:

• Ensure the best possible return and levels of service across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Inventory. 
• Ensure the correct operational structure and resource levels drive the requirements of the business.
• Seek out opportunities to deliver operational excellence initiatives and investments aimed at driving down cost whilst improving efficiencies and customer service.
• Lead, manage and motivate the operations team in the delivery of consistently high standards of safety, product quality, operational excellence, and customer service.
• Promote a safety first culture where everyone adheres to safe work practices & standard operating procedures.
• Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy to maximise operational effectiveness.
• Work closely with Commercial, Purchasing, Product Management and Quality team to ensure quick, pragmatic and lasting resolutions to any issues which may affect customer service and performance.
• Manage the development & delivery of CX & OPEX improvement initiatives.
• Inspire manufacturing teams to challenge existing processes and implement sound solutions.
• Ensure costs are minimised through the best possible utilisation of material, plant, equipment, staff and consumable purchases.
• Manage the planning and development of budget figures and investment plans, monitoring progress through the year.

Experience & qualifications

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• A degree in a Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or equivalent
• A proven track record of leading & implementing improvement projects
• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes & materials used throughout metal processing industry.
• Previous experience and knowledge of wire forming and strip steel stamping is desirable.
• An excellent knowledge of implementing continuous improvement & operational excellence philosophies including lean and six sigma.
• A good knowledge of ERP and ideally SAP
• A developed awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrable Operations Management experience of running a successful high volume manufacturing operation.
• The ability to challenge conventional methodology and deliver new ways of working in a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational leadership skills, with a desire to coach and build capability and instilling best practices across a team.

What we offer?

• We are a global business, looking to attract and retain the best talent
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working dependent on your role
• A range of other benefits, specific to your role and depending on where in the world you join us i.e. health care, medical insurance, discounted shopping
• Ongoing personal learning and development support

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are commited to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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