Operations Project Manager - Engineering

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Sitebased – Wiltshire

Working Hours:

39 hours per week,
Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 (flexible)
Friday 08:30 to 16:00 (flexible)

Reporting to: General Manager

Direct Reports: 15 total, 8 in Maintenance and 7 in Quality

Client Overview:

Founded in 1937, this wholesale building materials company is a leader in sustainable home construction and ranks among the top three in its sector. With a presence in 91 countries worldwide, operating with 36 production sites, employing a dedicated workforce of over 4,000 people. In 2022, the company achieved global sales of €973 million, while in the UK, turnover currently stands at £60 million, supported by a team of 160 employees.

Role Overview:

Responsible for overseeing and managing various projects within operations, this could include digitalization, feasibility, capex or further business optimization. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, excellent communication skills and has a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
Working with cross functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the maintenance and quality departments, with direct management for the two teams.
· Managing projects from start to finish.
· Develop project monitoring tools (plans, timelines, milestones) and resource allocation.
· Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet objectives.
· Identify and mitigate risks.
· Make necessary adjustments to ensure success.
· Prepare and present presentations on project status reports to senior management.
· Adhere and ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
· Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
· Set and measure key performance indicators, ensuring the two departments continue to run effectively and efficiently.

Candidate Profile:

· Holds relevant experience and education for a manufacturing environment, such as operation management or engineering as examples.
· Experience within the plastics industry and has a firm understanding of plastic processing techniques, such as extrusion, injection or blow moulding as examples.
· Proven experience in project management and delivery.
· Possess analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication skills.
· Confident with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
· Able to make informed decisions, managing problems and solving queries.
· Someone who has a hands-on approach, has an eye for detail and strives to deliver high quality work, naturally working and holding themselves to high standards.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025