Factory Manager

30 Days Old

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -

all recognising the contribution you bring

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge

focus on Health & Safety

We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer

enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to

support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .

Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Opportunities for

career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which

bring together employees

with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts

including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity At

Holcim UK , were building progress for people and the planet, and were looking for an experienced

Factory Manager

to lead manufacturing operations at our

Callow site . This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement across the facility. As Factory Manager, youll take full responsibility for all manufacturing operations on site. You will lead teams across production, maintenance, logistics and quality, ensuring the site operates safely, meets performance targets and supports the wider business strategy. Central to the role is maintaining our

Zero Harm culture , ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors and visitors at all times. The Opportunity

This role combines

operational leadership, financial accountability and people development , giving you the opportunity to drive performance while building a strong site culture. Youll oversee manufacturing processes, implement best practice maintenance strategies, manage budgets and maintain strong relationships with internal sales teams and external stakeholders. Youll also play a key role in driving efficiency improvements, ensuring product quality standards are met and identifying opportunities to enhance business performance. What Youll Be Doing

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership Promoting a strong

Zero Harm culture

across the site and leading visible safety initiatives

Ensuring compliance with

UK HSE legislation, ISO 14001 standards and company policies

Leading site safety meetings, safety briefings and improvement plans

Investigating incidents, near misses and safety concerns and implementing corrective actions

Maintaining environmental compliance and supporting sustainability objectives

Operational & Manufacturing Management Leading and developing operational teams to meet

KPIs, production targets and operational standards

Driving manufacturing efficiency through

OEE, REE, Lean principles and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Managing plant reliability, maintenance planning and critical spares to maximise equipment uptime

Ensuring all products are manufactured to required

quality and BSI/ISO standards

Managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure value and service performance

Financial & Commercial Performance Managing site

budget performance, overheads and operational variances

Producing forecasts, financial reports and performance updates

Maintaining capital investment plans and managing project delivery

Managing inventory levels and stock accuracy across raw materials and finished goods

Sales, Logistics & Customer Engagement Working closely with internal sales teams to support customer demand and service delivery

Supporting site visits and customer engagement activities

Monitoring safety and compliance of third-party logistics providers and hauliers

People Leadership Leading, coaching and developing site teams to achieve performance objectives

Managing recruitment, training and development plans for operational staff

Conducting performance reviews and maintaining effective succession planning

Promoting company values and ensuring alignment with Holcims culture and priorities

What Youll Bring

Strong

manufacturing or production management experience

within an industrial environment

Demonstrable track record of

leading health and safety performance

Engineering knowledge (mechanical or electrical background desirable)

Strong leadership skills with experience managing operational teams

Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capability

Strong financial and commercial awareness including

budget management and capital planning

Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, customers and suppliers

Strong communication and presentation skills

High levels of initiative, motivation and pragmatic decision-making

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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Location:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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