Plant Manager Liverpool Liverpool, England
Job description
Description
Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $18 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. We believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive.
Your tasks:
We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Plant Manager for our high quality coatings production site in Liverpool. The successful candidate will provide managerial leadership and direction to the site, maximizing capital and human resource utilization whilst also attaining production objectives.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all employees have a safe working environment and the necessary protective equipment.
- Lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals to achieve production goals, maintain high quality, and deliver exceptional service to our customers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies to optimize our processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
- Stay informed about industry developments, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and uphold our high standards.
What we are looking for:
- University Degree
- Previous leadership experience as Plant Manager, Operations Manager or other people leadership roles in a production environment (preferably in the chemical, food, plastic or process industry)
- Proven experiences in change management projects
- Knowledge and experience in applying continuous improvement concepts (lean management, Kaizen etc.)
- Experienced in maintaining a positive relationship with trade unions
- Fluency in English language
Our Offer:
- Competitive compensation programme
- Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
- Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
- Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes
**Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies**
Basic Qualification:
Please note you will need the existing right to work in the country you apply for. Sherwin-Williams is unable to sponsor work permits or visas.
Equal Opportunity
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.
