Plant General Manager - Lean Ops, Safety & Growth

Bodycote

Coventry

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Global organisation

Job summary

Bodycote is seeking a General Manager to assume full accountability for the performance of the assigned plant in Coventry. You will lead day-to-day operations, drive safety, quality, and delivery, and oversee financial performance and growth.

You will head the plant leadership team, shaping strategies, workforce planning, and capital investment to accelerate continuous improvement. You will foster a safety-first, customer-focused culture and build capabilities for long-term success, applying

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related technical field; a master's degree is preferred.
  • 12+ years’ industrial leadership experience within a complex operations or manufacturing environment, including at least 8 years in technical or heat-treatment management.
  • Strong experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering successful improvement projects.
  • 10+ years’ people leadership experience, including workforce planning and performance management.

Responsibilities

  • Take overall accountability for the performance of the assigned plant, leading day-to-day operations and driving safety, quality, customer service, delivery, financial performance, and business growth.
  • Lead the plant leadership team, develop operational and growth strategies, oversee workforce and capital planning, and drive continuous improving across the business.
  • Set the standard for operational excellence and deliver against strategic business goals, while building a customer-focused culture and developing people for long-term success.

Skills

Leadership
Lean Six Sigma
P&L management
Strategic planning
Project management
Communication skills
Financial acumen
Aerospace/defence experience
MS Office
Industrial databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Engineering or related field
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office
Industrial database systems

Job description

Bodycote is seeking a General Manager to assume full accountability for the performance of the assigned plant in Coventry. You will lead day-to-day operations, drive safety, quality, and delivery, and oversee financial performance and growth.

You will head the plant leadership team, shaping strategies, workforce planning, and capital investment to accelerate continuous improvement. You will foster a safety-first, customer-focused culture and build capabilities for long-term success, applying

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