Plant Manager

Plant Manager – UK | Industrial Manufacturing

We are currently looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations within a well-established industrial manufacturing environment in the UK.

This is a key leadership role within an international and matrix organisation, offering the opportunity to drive operational performance, develop teams, and play a critical role in shaping plant performance and continuous improvement.

Lead and optimise plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production, while fostering a strong performance culture and working closely with central functions.

• Lead day‑to‑day plant operations, ensuring production targets in terms of volume, quality, and delivery are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, efficiency optimisation, and performance monitoring. Promote a strong safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with HSE standards.
• Ensure alignment with quality standards and support the implementation of quality processes at plant level, working closely with central teams.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to align production capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
• Oversee plant financial performance, including cost control and productivity improvements.
• Lead, coach, and develop teams, fostering a high‑performance and accountable culture.
• Work effectively within a matrix structure, collaborating with central functions such as Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance, which maintain their own reporting lines.

What we’re looking for

• More than 10 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in plant or operations management roles.
• Engineering or technical degree.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong background in problem‑solving and root cause analysis.
• Leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and influence teams.
• Hands‑on mindset with strong understanding of industrial operations and trouble‑shooting.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, matrix environments.

What’s on offer

A senior leadership position within an international industrial environment, where you will have a direct impact on operations, people, and performance.

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