Role Profile
Plant Manager - Maintenance
Typical job description:
Plant managers ensure that the operation is managed efficiently; and the products are of the right quality, quantity, and cost; and that they are produced on time, to the satisfaction of the customer, at the right price. Plant managers many have worked in related roles such as supervisor before going on to manage the whole process and have an important responsibility for human and materials resources.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- drawing up a production schedule;
- working out the human and materials resources you will need;
- estimating how long a job will take, costing it, and setting the quality standards;
- monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;
- supervising and motivating a team of workers;
- Excellent communication.
Entry Level:
Relevant Degree or HNC/D / Foundation Degree - Engineering/Manufacturing or related area
Job experience
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Industry Standard:
NVQ level 4 management
Relevant degree - Engineering/Manufacturing or related area
Business Improvement Techniques L3
Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
ISOH Managing Safety
Competencies:
- Conceptual Thinking
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Concern for Impact
- Strategic Influencing
- Results Orientation
Knowledge needed for the role:
- ability to think on your feet;
- ability to act decisively;
- ability to grasp concepts easily;
- problem-solving capabilities;
- ICT literacy;
- ability to communicate clearly and persuasively;
- good organisational skills;
- willingness to accept responsibility;
- ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
- good physical health;
- ability to motivate others;
- self-confidence;
- ability to work in a logical, systematic manner;
- good judgement;
- common sense.
Pay and conditions:
Average earnings of £39,000.