Plant Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading engineering manufacturer seeks a Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager to enhance operational excellence and drive continuous improvements. The role entails managing P&L, budget control, and operational efficiencies within manufacturing environments, requiring relevant management experience and a technical engineering qualification. This position offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial setting.

Benefits

Bonus

Company allowances

Pension

Phone & laptop

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing management roles within engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability in process optimisation and lean principles implementation.
• Familiarity with handling budgets and financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing activities.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with service departments to enhance after-sales service.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Commercial acumen

P&L management

Budget control

Continuous improvement

Education

Technical mechanical or electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager required to join a world leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager will lead and deliver operational excellence across all manufacturing activities with a focus on continuous improvement of engineering practice.

The successful Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager will have management experience of plant / manufacturing sites within industrial engineering. For example, filtration, power transmission, oil & gas, food & bev, and or similar fast paced engineering manufacturing environments.

Package

• €120,000 – €150,000
• Bonus
• Further benefits – company allowances
• Pension
• Phone & laptop
• Additional benefits

Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager Role

• Will lead and deliver operational excellence across all manufacturing activities with a focus on continuous improvement of engineering practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency using lean principles, cost control initiatives, and process optimisation to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Will be responsible for P&L, budget and commercial responsibility, in line with forecast and financial expectations.
• Work closely with the service department to ensure an excellent standard of after-sales service.
• Plant based in Fulda, Germany
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager Requirements

• Experience as a Plant Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Head of Operations, Business Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Director, Plant Director, Production Manager, Site Manager, General Manager or similarwithin an Engineering Manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with manufacturing plant management experience within the following will be desirable – filtration, industrial materials, compressed air, mechanical power transmission, oil & gas, food & beverage or similar industrial manufacturing environments.
• Will be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of managing commercial acumen, Profit & Loss, Budget control and more.
• Will be able to provide evidence of implementing lean manufacturing, sex sigma and operational practices to cut lead times & save costs.
• A technical mechanical or electrical engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• Full clean driving license.
• Willingness to operate from the site in Fulda