Plant Manager

CompanyWavin UK, an Orbia business

LocationChippenham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/6/2026

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Occupation Type

Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)

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Description

Now Hiring: Plant Manager – Chippenham | Wavin, an Orbia business

Location: Chippenham, UK

Full-time | Leadership Role

Are you a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement? Join Wavin – a global leader in sustainable building and infrastructure solutions – as Site Manager at our Chippenham facility. This is a pivotal role where you'll lead our site manufacturing, technical, and engineering operations, driving world-class standards and delivering tangible business impact.

What You’ll Do

Lead and direct all site operations to meet output, cost, and quality targets
Champion a zero-accident safety culture across the site
Develop and execute a long-term strategy to build a world-class operations environment
Manage and coach the Site Management Team, fostering a high-performance culture
Drive year-on-year cost reduction through continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee operational budgets and ensure efficient resource utilization
Maintain full compliance with quality systems, procedures, and industry standards

Lead employee engagement initiatives and foster strong union relationships

Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

What You Bring

Proven experience leading in automation-heavy and unionized manufacturing environments
Strong track record in safety, quality, and cost management
Experience negotiating with trade unions and managing complex site dynamics
High-level financial and commercial acumen, including budget ownership
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to engage, develop, and align teams toward shared goals
Comfortable navigating fast-paced, high-performance environments
Skilled at balancing strategic vision with practical execution