Bitumen Manufacturing Works Manager

Works Manager - Lead a High-Performing Manufacturing Operation with Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects
Shape Operations, Drive Performance and Build a Strong Safety Culture
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Works Manager to take ownership of a key manufacturing facility in Warrington. This Works Manager position offers the chance to lead a specialist operation, influence continuous improvement initiatives and play a pivotal role within a globally recognised infrastructure business.
My client is particularly keen to speak with candidates from a quarrying, bitumen production, asphalt manufacturing or similar heavy process manufacturing background, offering the opportunity to utilise your expertise within a well-established and growing organisation.
Salary is dependent on experience, with a package including a company car or car allowance, enhanced pension contributions and ongoing professional development opportunities.
About the Company
My client is a leading infrastructure and manufacturing business and part of an international group operating in more than 50 countries worldwide. In the UK, the business employs over 1,500 people and delivers major projects across highways, airfields and marine sectors, alongside highways maintenance and innovative surfacing products.
With a strong reputation for investing in people and a Gold Investors in People accreditation, my client is committed to creating an environment where employees can develop, progress and make a lasting impact.
Lead a Specialist Manufacturing Facility
As Works Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation of the Warrington manufacturing facility, specialising in Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB), emulsions and packed products.
You will be doing:
Leading all site activities across production, maintenance, engineering and administration.
Creating and embedding a strong Safety First culture throughout the operation.
Ensuring products are manufactured safely, on time, in full and to specification.
Delivering operational and financial targets while maintaining compliance with all HSE and quality standards.
Leading incident investigations and promoting best practice across the site.
Driving production performance and improving key KPIs including output, downtime, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
Managing maintenance and engineering activities to maximise plant reliability and statutory compliance.
Implementing and maintaining preventative maintenance programmes.
Managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying opportunities for savings and improved efficiencies.
Supporting forecasting and wider business planning activities.
Overseeing stock management and supply chain performance.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S methodologies.
Leading, developing and performance managing the site leadership team.
Supporting a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Skills and Experience Required
To be considered for this Works Manager opportunity, you should have:
Proven experience leading a manufacturing site or a large operational area.
A background within quarrying, bitumen production, asphalt manufacturing or a similar heavy process environment is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of production management, maintenance management and asset reliability.
Experience operating within strict health, safety and environmental standards.
Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, cost control and operational performance.
A visible and engaging leadership style with the ability to motivate, develop and hold teams accountable.
Excellent communication skills and sound judgement.
A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence and efficiency.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is dependent on experience, with a guide range of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, alongside an excellent benefits package including:
Company car or car allowance.
Pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%.
Life assurance scheme worth four times basic salary.
25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Holiday purchase and selling scheme.
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