Plant Manager - Paint Warwick | £45,000 - £65,000 DOE | Permanent A 4-day week: 37 hours per week (Mon to Thu) between 06:30 and 16:00.  The role We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer for an experienced Plant Manager to lead its paint facility in Warwick. You'll lead the paint production team and drive performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery and people. Day to day, you'll: Plan production schedules, resources and labour to meet demand Lead, coach and develop the team, including absence management and employee relations Monitor performance and put recovery plans in place when output falls short Drive continuous improvement to cut waste and improve efficiency Keep the plant compliant with H&S, environmental and quality standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and paint permit requirements Manage stock, consumables and preventive maintenance across the paint plant Work closely with internal stakeholders to hit business and customer targets What you'll need Proven leadership in a manufacturing, production or workshop environment Solid paint process knowledge, including airless paint systems and two-pack primers and topcoats Experience with blast and paint booth plant Strong H&S, environmental and quality knowledge Experience handling formal employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances and redundancy processes A management or production-related qualification (NVQ3/HNC or equivalent), plus at least 5 years in a relevant industry IOSH and First Aid training Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a hands-on style that motivates teams Also required Flexibility for weekday and weekend overtime Willingness to travel across the UK, with a full driving licence Psychometric assessment as part of the process