Plant Manager

EvolveTalent; Sutton-in-Ashfield, Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Permanent full-time role

Competitive salary & benefits

International working environment

Job summary

EvolveTalent is searching for a Plant Manager to lead one of its UK manufacturing facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and alignment with business goals. You will drive Lean initiatives, optimise performance and develop strong leadership teams.

The role requires extensive senior manufacturing leadership experience, a track record in operational excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. Relocation support is available and the position is on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 5+ years as Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leader.
• Proven experience managing complex manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, CI and Operational Excellence experience.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding.
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent leadership and people development capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient and profitable site performance.
• Drive SQDICP-based operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and People.
• Deliver business objectives while upholding quality and customer satisfaction.
• Champion a proactive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and CI initiatives to optimise performance.
• Manage production planning, capacity, resources and efficiency.
• Oversee plant budgets, operating costs and capex.
• Develop, coach and inspire high-performing leadership teams.
• Build an engaged, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Drive employee development and succession planning.
• Monitor KPIs and drive sustainable improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders for long-term success.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

• Luton or Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom

Plant Manager

Location: Luton or Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
On-site | Full-time | Relocation support available

We partner a global leader in intelligent power management technologies, helping organisations worldwide improve energy efficiency, safety and sustainability. With more than a century of engineering excellence, the company develops innovative solutions for industrial, commercial, infrastructure and energy markets.

We are currently supporting our client in the search for a couple of experienced Plant Managers to lead one of its manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom. There a couple of plants: in Luton, London and Sutton in Ashfield, each of them will be lead by one Plant Manager.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who is passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.

As Plant Manager, you will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the manufacturing site, ensuring excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and People while driving strategic business objectives and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Lead all manufacturing operations while ensuring safe, efficient and profitable site performance.
• Drive operational excellence across the SQDICP framework (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and People).
• Deliver business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Champion a proactive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimise operational performance.
• Manage production planning, capacity, resources and operational efficiency.
• Oversee plant budgets, operating costs and capital expenditure.
• Develop, coach and inspire high-performing leadership teams.
• Build an engaged, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Drive employee development, succession planning and talent growth.
• Monitor key operational KPIs and implement sustainable improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support long-term business success.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• Minimum five years of experience as a Plant Manager or in a comparable senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Proven experience managing complex manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding.
• Experience working with SAP and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people development capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead organisational change and deliver sustainable business results.

What Our Client Offers

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Opportunity to lead a strategically important manufacturing facility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation support within the United Kingdom where applicable.
• Excellent opportunities for internal career development and progression.
• Ongoing professional learning through dedicated development programmes.
• Collaborative international working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to technologies that support a more sustainable future.

About EvolveTalent®
EvolveTalent® is a European talent consultancy specialising in Executive Search, Recruitment and Leadership Advisory across Engineering, Manufacturing, STEM, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Corporate Functions.

We believe recruitment should be transparent, respectful and people-centred. We are committed to building long-term partnerships by combining industry expertise with honest communication, clear feedback and an outstanding candidate experience.

Whether supporting organisations in finding exceptional talent or helping professionals take the next step in their careers, our goal remains the same: creating meaningful and lasting connections built on trust.

EvolveTalent® – Evolving Talent. Connecting Hearts.