The SPC Team Leaders in Rubber Compounding Excellence!
Westbury, Wiltshire
About SPC Europe Ltd SPC Europe Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance rubber compounds supplying customers across a range of industrial and technical sectors. Operating within a batch manufacturing environment, we are focused on delivering high-quality products, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. We are seeking an experienced and driven Factory Manager to lead our Westbury manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong experience in batch or process manufacturing environments and a proven ability to improve factory performance, productivity, quality, and team engagement. The Role The Factory Manager will have full responsibility for the leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the Westbury manufacturing operation. This role requires a strong operational leader capable of managing a complex batch manufacturing environment where consistency, quality control, planning, process discipline, safety, and productivity are critical. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, planning, warehousing, and engineering to ensure the factory operates efficiently and delivers outstanding customer service levels. The role will also involve close collaboration with other SPC Europe operations and customers to support business growth, operational alignment, and manufacturing best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys driving operational improvements through strong leadership and accountability. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations within the plant to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial targets Manage and optimise a batch manufacturing operation ensuring consistency, process compliance, and efficient throughput Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing functions Ensure customer requirements are consistently achieved in terms of quality, responsiveness, and delivery performance Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams across production, engineering, maintenance, quality, planning, and warehouse operations Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture throughout the site Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs including OEE, downtime, waste, labour efficiency, scrap, and production output Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational performance Ensure robust production planning and capacity management to support customer demand and business objectives Manage factory budgets and control operational expenditure effectively Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with quality systems, technical standards, and legislative requirements Support manufacturing technology development and process improvement initiatives Ensure effective preventative maintenance and optimisation of manufacturing assets and equipment Develop workforce capability through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement Support customer interaction and operational communication where required Work collaboratively with other SPC Europe facilities to share best practice and support wider operational objectives Candidate Requirements We are looking for a proven manufacturing leader with significant experience operating within batch or process manufacturing environments. Essential Experience Extensive experience in a senior manufacturing, operations, or factory management role Strong background in batch manufacturing or process manufacturing industries such as rubber, polymers, chemicals, plastics, compounding, coatings, food, or similar sectors Demonstrable success improving operational performance within a manufacturing environment Proven ability to lead large operational teams and drive accountability and performance Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Strong understanding of process control, quality systems, production planning, maintenance, and health & safety Commercial awareness with experience managing manufacturing budgets and operational costs Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Strong problem-solving capability and a hands-on management approach Desirable Experience within rubber compounding or rubber manufacturing IOSH or NEBOSH qualification Engineering or manufacturing qualification Multi-site or international manufacturing exposure
About SPC Europe Ltd SPC Europe Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance rubber compounds supplying customers across a range of industrial and technical sectors. Operating within a batch manufacturing environment, we are focused on delivering high-quality products, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. We are seeking an experienced and driven Factory Manager to lead our Westbury manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong experience in batch or process manufacturing environments and a proven ability to improve factory performance, productivity, quality, and team engagement. The Role The Factory Manager will have full responsibility for the leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the Westbury manufacturing operation. This role requires a strong operational leader capable of managing a complex batch manufacturing environment where consistency, quality control, planning, process discipline, safety, and productivity are critical. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, planning, warehousing, and engineering to ensure the factory operates efficiently and delivers outstanding customer service levels. The role will also involve close collaboration with other SPC Europe operations and customers to support business growth, operational alignment, and manufacturing best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys driving operational improvements through strong leadership and accountability. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations within the plant to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial targets Manage and optimise a batch manufacturing operation ensuring consistency, process compliance, and efficient throughput Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing functions Ensure customer requirements are consistently achieved in terms of quality, responsiveness, and delivery performance Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams across production, engineering, maintenance, quality, planning, and warehouse operations Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture throughout the site Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs including OEE, downtime, waste, labour efficiency, scrap, and production output Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational performance Ensure robust production planning and capacity management to support customer demand and business objectives Manage factory budgets and control operational expenditure effectively Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with quality systems, technical standards, and legislative requirements Support manufacturing technology development and process improvement initiatives Ensure effective preventative maintenance and optimisation of manufacturing assets and equipment Develop workforce capability through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement Support customer interaction and operational communication where required Work collaboratively with other SPC Europe facilities to share best practice and support wider operational objectives Candidate Requirements We are looking for a proven manufacturing leader with significant experience operating within batch or process manufacturing environments. Essential Experience Extensive experience in a senior manufacturing, operations, or factory management role Strong background in batch manufacturing or process manufacturing industries such as rubber, polymers, chemicals, plastics, compounding, coatings, food, or similar sectors Demonstrable success improving operational performance within a manufacturing environment Proven ability to lead large operational teams and drive accountability and performance Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Strong understanding of process control, quality systems, production planning, maintenance, and health & safety Commercial awareness with experience managing manufacturing budgets and operational costs Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Strong problem-solving capability and a hands-on management approach Desirable Experience within rubber compounding or rubber manufacturing IOSH or NEBOSH qualification Engineering or manufacturing qualification Multi-site or international manufacturing exposure
The SPC Team Leaders in Rubber Compounding Excellence!
Westbury, Wiltshire
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function across our UK manufacturing operations. This is a standalone role based at our Westbury site, with responsibility also supporting our manufacturing facility in Mardy. This is a broad and dynamic role requiring a pragmatic HR professional who can operate across both operational delivery and strategic influence. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while remaining fully involved in day-to-day HR activity. Key Responsibilities Full Employee Lifecycle Management Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, and offboarding Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees across both sites Ensure consistent and compliant HR practices across the organisation Recruitment & Workforce Planning Lead full-cycle recruitment across manufacturing and business support roles Partner with managers on role design, job descriptions, and selection processes Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles Implement and improve recruitment processes and tools (ATS, sourcing strategies) Employee Relations & Employment Law Manage all employee relations cases end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance) Provide clear, risk-aware advice to managers Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies Manager Coaching & Capability Building Coach and support managers in people management best practices Deliver guidance and training on: Performance management Conducting investigations and hearings Effective recruitment and interviewing Build management capability to improve consistency and reduce risk HR Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Own and manage HR systems (HRIS, personnel records, reporting tools) Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures Identify and drive process improvements across the HR function Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit readiness Organisational Change & Projects Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, role redesign, and workforce planning Provide HR input on business transformation and operational changes Lead or support HR-related projects as required Stakeholder & Leadership Support Act as a trusted advisor to directors and site leadership teams Support business planning with workforce insights and recommendations Contribute to building a high-performance and accountable culture HR Reporting & Analytics Produce monthly HR reports for directors Analyse key HR metrics (absence, turnover, recruitment, engagement) Present insights, trends, and recommendations to leadership and wider teams Engagement, Culture & Employee Experience Lead employee engagement initiatives across both sites Organise and coordinate company events and activities Support retention, morale, and employer brand development Multi-site Responsibility Provide HR support across both Westbury and Mardy sites Travel regularly to ensure visibility, consistency, and strong working relationships What We're Looking For Proven experience in a standalone or highly autonomous HR role Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations cases Experience across full employee lifecycle and recruitment Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making Strong working knowledge of UK employment law Experience with HR systems and process improvement Desirable CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience) Experience in multi-site organisations Experience supporting organisational change (e.g., restructures, TUPE) Key Attributes Hands-on and pragmatic approach Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge when needed Highly organised and resilient in a fast-paced environment Additional Information This is a fully on-site role Travel between sites is required This is a standalone position with full responsibility for the HR function
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function across our UK manufacturing operations. This is a standalone role based at our Westbury site, with responsibility also supporting our manufacturing facility in Mardy. This is a broad and dynamic role requiring a pragmatic HR professional who can operate across both operational delivery and strategic influence. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while remaining fully involved in day-to-day HR activity. Key Responsibilities Full Employee Lifecycle Management Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, and offboarding Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees across both sites Ensure consistent and compliant HR practices across the organisation Recruitment & Workforce Planning Lead full-cycle recruitment across manufacturing and business support roles Partner with managers on role design, job descriptions, and selection processes Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles Implement and improve recruitment processes and tools (ATS, sourcing strategies) Employee Relations & Employment Law Manage all employee relations cases end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance) Provide clear, risk-aware advice to managers Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies Manager Coaching & Capability Building Coach and support managers in people management best practices Deliver guidance and training on: Performance management Conducting investigations and hearings Effective recruitment and interviewing Build management capability to improve consistency and reduce risk HR Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Own and manage HR systems (HRIS, personnel records, reporting tools) Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures Identify and drive process improvements across the HR function Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit readiness Organisational Change & Projects Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, role redesign, and workforce planning Provide HR input on business transformation and operational changes Lead or support HR-related projects as required Stakeholder & Leadership Support Act as a trusted advisor to directors and site leadership teams Support business planning with workforce insights and recommendations Contribute to building a high-performance and accountable culture HR Reporting & Analytics Produce monthly HR reports for directors Analyse key HR metrics (absence, turnover, recruitment, engagement) Present insights, trends, and recommendations to leadership and wider teams Engagement, Culture & Employee Experience Lead employee engagement initiatives across both sites Organise and coordinate company events and activities Support retention, morale, and employer brand development Multi-site Responsibility Provide HR support across both Westbury and Mardy sites Travel regularly to ensure visibility, consistency, and strong working relationships What We're Looking For Proven experience in a standalone or highly autonomous HR role Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations cases Experience across full employee lifecycle and recruitment Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making Strong working knowledge of UK employment law Experience with HR systems and process improvement Desirable CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience) Experience in multi-site organisations Experience supporting organisational change (e.g., restructures, TUPE) Key Attributes Hands-on and pragmatic approach Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge when needed Highly organised and resilient in a fast-paced environment Additional Information This is a fully on-site role Travel between sites is required This is a standalone position with full responsibility for the HR function
