KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead all plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiencies are achieved.- Manage production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and technical teams.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.- Identify root causes of operational and production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.- Ensure all equipment, machinery, moulds, and plant assets are maintained to the highest standards.- Manage maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance programmes, and engineering projects.- Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production systems.- Develop and manage operational budgets, maintenance spend, and capital expenditure projects.- Monitor raw material usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.- Ensure compliance with quality management systems, food safety standards, and relevant legislative requirements.- Drive health and safety compliance throughout the plant.- Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop operational teams.- Ensure housekeeping, manufacturing, and operational standards are maintained at all times.NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or similar senior manufacturing leadership role.- Proven experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.- Strong engineering and maintenance management experience.- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams.- Experience managing budgets, maintenance spend, and capital expenditure projects.- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.- Sound understanding of health and safety legislation.- Proven track record of driving operational efficiencies and plant performance improvements.HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS - Experience within plastics, packaging, injection moulding, blow moulding, PET manufacturing, FMCG, food manufacturing, or related industries.- Exposure to FSSC, ISO, or other recognised quality systems.- Experience managing mould maintenance and manufacturing equipment upgrades.- Experience leading engineering and capital projects from concept through implementation.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES - Strong leadership and decision-making ability.- Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency.- Highly organised with excellent planning skills.- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Self-motivated, energetic, and able to inspire high-performing teams.Please note that only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered for this opportunity.