Plant Manager – Denby & Little Eaton (Manufacturing Operations)

Location: Denby and Little Eaton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom; onsite across both manufacturing sites

Competitive salary plus bonus

Company

hirify.global is a business unit of SC Johnson, a family-owned manufacturer of skincare, cleaning, hygiene products and smart technologies for professional markets.

What you will do

• Lead safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations across the Denby and Little Eaton sites.
• Align cross-functional teams across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Engineering, HR, Planning and Logistics.
• Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, Reliability and People while maintaining production plans and service levels.
• Develop high-performing teams through coaching, talent development, succession planning and employee engagement.
• Optimize maintenance, asset reliability, preventive maintenance, equipment performance and downtime reduction.
• Own plant budgets, manufacturing costs, productivity and capital expenditure while shaping Lean improvement and long-term site investment priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a regulated, process-based or comparably high-risk industrial environment.
• Accountability for safety, quality, service, cost and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability systems.
• Practical experience implementing and sustaining Lean manufacturing, daily management routines, structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams while creating an inclusive, accountable and engaged workplace.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing across functions and leading through change.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and resilient approach with the ability to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite role across the Denby and Little Eaton sites.
• Company car, medical insurance, pension contributions of up to 6%, life assurance at four times salary and enhanced parental leave.
• 28 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• On-site canteen, free parking, EV charging, cycle-to-work scheme and employee discounts.
• The role is eligible for domestic or international relocation.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on working together in person, teamwork, problem-solving and innovation.