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Site Manager

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Site Manager – Day Shift with Full Flexibility

Location: Telford

Salary: £65,000 (Open for the right candidate)

Job Type: Full-time

Gap Personnel are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturer based in Telford, for the position of Site Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy manufacturing site, ensuring all functions run smoothly and meet business objectives. With flexibility in working hours and a competitive salary, this is a key role in driving operational excellence.

Primary Function as a Site Manager:

As the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the manufacturing site. This involves overseeing production, quality, maintenance, and logistics operations while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and people development objectives are met.

As a visible and hands-on leader, you'll foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork, maintaining high morale and operational discipline.

Duties & Responsibilities as a Site Manager:

Oversee and coordinate all daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and QSE, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Provide visible and hands-on leadership, promoting a culture of safety and engagement on the shop floor.
Lead daily performance by communicating effectively, recognising achievements, and taking corrective actions where needed.
Ensure operational efficiency, safety, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, product quality, cost control, and inventory management.
Align site operations with the broader manufacturing strategy, focusing on business priorities, customer requirements, and continuous improvement goals.
Drive quality and productivity improvements using data analytics and digital tools.
Manage staffing, training, and career development to create a motivated, capable workforce.
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to optimise production planning, secure raw materials, and minimize downtime.
Negotiate supplier contracts to ensure cost, quality, and reliability standards are met.
Foster positive relationships within the local community, unions, and government agencies.
Report on site performance and improvement initiatives to senior management.
Undertake additional responsibilities to support the plant’s efficiency, profitability, and long-term goals.
Education & Experience as a Site Manager:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar operational leadership role, preferably in the plastics, masterbatch, or chemical industries.
Skills & Attributes as a Site Manager:

Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Proven track record of driving change and performance improvement.
Knowledge of UK employment legislation.
Ability to negotiate supplier contracts effectively.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.
Customer-focused with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
Knowledge of plastics and masterbatch is an advantage.
Fluent in English.
How to Apply as Site Manager:

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and growing business. To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion

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