Job Description

Manufacturing Plant Manager - Rushden
Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10
Salary: Competitive + benefits and Car allowance
Full-time, Permanent role
Working Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead a well-established manufacturing site in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a strong background in operations management, who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all site operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and financial targets are consistently achieved.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage site budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead, coach, and develop the site management team and wider workforce.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute the site's strategic plan.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage operational risks and resolve challenges effectively.

About You:

• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• Significant experience in senior operations roles, ideally within manufacturing or multi-process environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, P&L accountability, and cost control.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and quality systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and customer-focused.

Additional Requirements:

• Daily on-site presence is required.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.

Benefits

• On site parking
• Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension company contribution 6% matched after probation
• Death in Service benefit 2 x annual salary after probation

If you would like to apply for the role of Manufacturing Plant Manager then please email your CV to or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 28.11.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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