Plant Leader: Lean Operations & Operational Excellence

Vertiv; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in the United Kingdom is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 500+ person site, overseeing engineering, manufacturing, finance, EHS, and quality. You will drive operational excellence across safety, delivery, inventory, and costs while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to build cross-functional teams in a global, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Manufacturing required.
• 10–15 years of production management experience.
• 5+ years leading a large manufacturing facility.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with supply chain, MRP, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations for 500+ employees.
• Develop annual plant budgets and manage P&L.
• Direct leadership across production, engineering, quality, materials, finance, facilities, and EHS.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Engage with customers and community.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting/Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Manufacturing

MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MRP system

ERP software

Job description

Vertiv in the United Kingdom is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 500+ person site, overseeing engineering, manufacturing, finance, EHS, and quality. You will drive operational excellence across safety, delivery, inventory, and costs while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to build cross-functional teams in a global, dynamic environment.