Manufacturing Plant Manager

Manufacturing Plant Manager – Rushden

Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10

Salary: £60,000 + 5% salary bonus and £8415 Car allowance or Company Car

Full-time, Permanent role

Working Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm

Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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