Plant Manager

Plant Manager – ICON
Location: Greatham, Teesside
Client: Tioxide 

Lead operational improvement at a major UK manufacturing site

Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Plant Manager – ICON for their Greatham site.

This is a key operational leadership role within the Icon Manufacturing team, where you will work with site teams and central functions to support safe, efficient operations and deliver a clear improvement agenda.

You will lead continuous improvement activity, support capacity improvement, strengthen process team capability and help ensure performance, communication, EHS and process safety standards are delivered across the area.

What you’ll be doing
You will:

• Lead a programme of continuous improvement across the operations area, working with Maintenance and Asset Engineering teams to prioritise activity.
• Own the operational aspects of the Greatham Capacity Improvement Programme for White End.
• Support recruitment, training and resource planning for the process team.
• Work with HR to ensure development plans, training materials and succession planning are in place.
• Act as the main contact for central support functions, including Central Engineering, Capital and Projects, during early feasibility work.
• Provide strategic input into S&OP, raw materials and logistics planning.
• Develop reporting systems and KPIs to identify performance gaps and support improvement plans.
• Own White End EHS procedures and ensure review cycles are managed effectively.
• Support EHS incident management, investigation standards and peer review, ensuring improvements are embedded.
• Manage White End elements of the site Process Safety triangle and own the Process Safety Improvement Programme.
• Develop communication plans to keep the process team and shifts updated on business performance.
• Monitor cost and performance of operations support contracts.
• Lead and influence a positive, values-led culture focused on safety, performance and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Head of Operations – ICON when required.

We welcome applications from people who have

• Operational leadership experience in chemical, process, manufacturing or another high-hazard environment.
• Experience working with upper-tier COMAH assets would be beneficial.
• A qualification, or equivalent knowledge, in Chemistry, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of process operations, production performance, cost control and improvement planning.
• Experience leading change, continuous improvement or performance improvement activity.
• The ability to analyse performance, identify priorities and take effective action.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.
• Good IT skills, including SAP and Excel, or the willingness to develop these.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, including prioritising work and optimising people and resources.
• A collaborative, safety-focused approach and a commitment to high standards, inclusion and compliance.

We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application.

Why join Tioxide?
Join Tioxide to play a visible role in improving operations, strengthening capability and supporting safe, reliable manufacturing performance at a major Teesside site. You will work with experienced operations, engineering and support teams in a role where your leadership can make a direct impact.

Diversity and inclusion
Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in manufacturing, engineering and operational leadership roles.

Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.