Plant Manager

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We are currently looking for a Plant Manager to join our friendly team based in Cross Green, Leeds. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Role Responsibility

On a day-to-day basis, the successful Plant Manager's responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following: 

• Accountable for the safety, leadership, and financial performance of the operation at the Leeds Dry Silo Mortar plant (DSM).  

• Lead in all aspects of Safety to ensure the safe operation of the site is in line with Tarmac standards. 

• Drive the mortar operations strategy working alongside the Operations Manager in ensuring delivery of safe, profitable, and efficient plant operations. 

• Lead the implementation of an operations plan that meets the needs of the commercial strategy and is customer focussed. 

• Lead delivery of operations performance to meet or exceed targets for cost of production, quality, OTIF, waste, OEE, energy usage and working capital and report on performance to the mortar operations manager. 

• Develop and coach the operational mortar team, including agreeing stretching performance objectives that are reviewed regularly through performance reviews 

• Direct and support Continuous Improvement projects & Preventative Maintenance Programmes and participate in the identification of opportunities to improve performance in terms of utilisation, costs, safety, and quality. 

• Direct and support teams in delivering exceptional quality performance with a focus on complaints, cost of deliveries, and new product development. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate extensive previous management skills, the experience of managing a function or team in a results-orientated environment.

As well as possess excellent knowledge of the Cement Manufacturing Process and/or Production operations in similar heavy industrial/chemical environment with a good awareness of safety, quality and environmental issues and legislation. 

Why Us

In addition to the role of Operative we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

• Bonus scheme 
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Tarmac Trading Limited