Plant Manager at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• As the Plant Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind transforming our Alrode site into a world-class, reliable supplier - championing safety, operational excellence, and team engagement.
• This is your opportunity to lead a talented workforce through change, break down barriers, and shape a culture that connects our site to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the team, fostering engagement and driving a collaborative, cultural approach to support organisational change.
• Oversee operational budgets and recoveries, planning resources to align capacity with business needs and financial expectations.
• Achieve customer delivery and quality targets by managing production to meet deadlines and divisional standards.
• Ensure the site operates safely and meets all legal responsibilities, acting as the accountable person for safety and compliance.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree.
• 10 years of production management experience in ISO and OHSAS accredited.
• 5 years’ experience as a legally appointed section 16.2.
• 5 years’ experience with actively managing a continuous improvement programme in world class manufacturing, TQM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• A track record of successful performance and people management.
• Computer Literate – MS Office Suite, BAAN.

End Date: December 4, 2025