Plant Manager

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is recruiting an experienced Plant Manager for its Midlands UK facility. The role offers senior leadership overseeing manufacturing, quality, and HSE, with responsibility for delivering operational performance and long-term strategic direction.

You will lead Lean transformation, drive cost reductions, manage budgets, and develop KPI systems. This position requires a proven track record in fast-paced manufacturing and ability to motivate cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience with P&L and budget responsibility.
• Track record of margin improvement and cost reduction.
• Applied Lean Manufacturing to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and operational excellence.
• Experience developing production and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
• Take full responsibility for plant manufacturing and production functions.
• Manage site-wide HSE, quality and operational standards.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Manage budgets, costs and capital expenditure projects.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Reduce waste and improve overall manufacturing performance.
• Develop KPI measurement and reporting systems across production processes.
• Collaborate with Process, Maintenance, Quality and Planning teams to maximise performance.
• Ensure OEE and OTIF targets are achieved.
• Drive PPM and TPM activities for reliable production.
• Maintain high standards of 5S and Lean practices.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operations Leadership

P&L Responsibility

Budget Management

Cost Reduction

Continuous Improvement

OEE

Team Development

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

M-Tec Engineering Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Manager on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation with facilities across the UK and Europe.

Based at the company's UK manufacturing facility in the Midlands, this is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to take full responsibility for the site's operational performance. You will lead manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement, process optimisation, waste management and site-wide HSE, whilst playing a key role in shaping the plant's long-term strategic direction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focused Plant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of delivering operational improvements, cost savings and business growth.

The Role

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction across the operation, ensuring the plant consistently delivers against its strategic, financial and operational objectives.

• Providing strategic leadership for manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Full responsibility for plant manufacturing and production functions.
• Managing site-wide HSE, quality and operational standards
• Developing and implementing strategic plans aligned with wider corporate and local business objectives.
• Managing plant budgets, costs and capital expenditure projects.
• Driving process improvements, cost reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives.
• Identifying and implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Reducing waste and improving overall manufacturing performance.
• Developing robust KPI measurement and reporting systems across production processes.
• Working closely with Process, Maintenance, Quality and Planning teams to maximise plant performance.
• Ensuring OEE and OTIF targets are achieved.
• Driving PPM and TPM activity to support reliable and continuous production.
• Developing and maintaining high standards of 5S, Lean Manufacturing and general housekeeping.

About You

We are looking for an energetic, driven and commercially astute manufacturing leader with the confidence and determination to take ownership of a complex manufacturing operation.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager or similar senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Previous P&L and budget responsibility.
• A strong track record of delivering margin improvement, cost reduction and operational efficiencies.
• Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity and minimise waste.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience managing and developing production and operational teams.
• The ability to develop, empower and motivate people at all levels.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ideally, a degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline