Group Plant Manager

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with our successful client, who is one of Northern Ireland's top FMCG companies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Plant Manager to lead operations across several high-performing production facilities in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal leadership role will oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards across all facilities, maintaining safe and efficient operations at all times.
• Lead and support Plant Managers and site teams to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and delivery timelines.
• Develop, agree, and deliver KPIs in alignment with business goals.
• Develop and implement a long‑term capital investment and facility improvement plan to increase capacity and deliver sustainable efficiency gains.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and enhance preventive maintenance programmes.
• Drive process optimisation, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives across all sites.

• Proven leadership experience in multi‑site manufacturing management
• Strong understanding of production, maintenance, safety, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated success in driving efficiency improvements and leading capital investment projects.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑driven approach.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group

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