Manufacturing Plant Manager – Clydebank, Glasgow 100K PA

The Skills Coalition; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing consortium is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to oversee a high-volume site in Clydebank, Glasgow. This role involves driving operational excellence, managing a workforce of 180, and ensuring safety and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, especially in lean methodologies, and experience managing large teams. This is a full-time position with a salary of up to £100K annually and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a large manufacturing plant or operation within a multinational matrix organization.
• Strong track record in lean manufacturing KPI management and continuous improvement.
• A hands-on leader who balances operational control with people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations ensuring SQDC standards are achieved.
• Drive lean initiatives waste reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop the site team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

ISO 9001

Lean Six Sigma

Management Experience

Education

Degree qualification

Lean/safety certifications

Job description

Overview

This is a remote position.

Manufacturing Plant Manager Clydebank Glasgow 100K PA

• On site Full time
• Not remote

Location: Clydebank Glasgow

Salary: Up to % bonus benefits car

Start date: ASAP / November 2025

The Role

Experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to take full responsibility for a high-volume manufacturing site in Clydebank Glasgow. This is a career-defining opportunity for a proven leader to drive operational excellence and lead a workforce of 180 staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations ensuring Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) standards are consistently achieved.
• Drive lean initiatives waste reduction and efficiency improvements across all processes.
• Motivate mentor and develop the site team creating a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Oversee a workforce of 180 with a strong presence on the shop floor.
• Monitor budgets costs and resources with full operational KPI ownership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering quality logistics HR finance) to streamline operations.
• Manage relationships with unions / works councils and ensure effective communication.
• Represent the site in regional initiatives sharing best practice and contributing to wider improvement programs.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience managing a large manufacturing plant or operation within a multinational matrix organisation.
• Strong track record in lean manufacturing KPI management and continuous improvement.
• A hands-on leader who balances operational control with people leadership.
• Experience managing large teams ideally in a unionised environment.
• Manufacturing sector background is essential; packaging or print experience is an advantage but not required.
• Degree qualification and lean / safety certifications are a plus but not essential.

Requirements

• What Were Looking For Proven experience managing a large manufacturing plant or operation within a multinational matrix organisation. Strong track record in lean manufacturing KPI management and continuous improvement. A hands-on leader who balances operational control with people leadership. Experience managing large teams ideally in a unionised environment. Manufacturing sector background is essential; packaging or print experience is an advantage but not required. Degree qualification and lean / safety certifications are a plus but not essential.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, Management Experience, Manufacturing & Controls, 5S, Manufacturing Management, Kaizen, Chemistry, Manufacturing

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy

Vacancy: 1

Salary

Monthly Salary Salary: 100000 - 100000