Plant Manager Campsie

Vertiv Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Plant Manager in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The role involves leading a 500-employee plant, ensuring operational excellence, and driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production management, demonstrated success in team leadership, and a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time position with significant impact on the company's future operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of production management experience.
• Proven leadership capability to motivate diverse teams.
• Experience with suppliers and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of a 500-employee plant.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a positive, engaged working environment.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic analytical skills

Budgeting

Operations Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering or Manufacturing

MBA or Masters degree in engineering or business (preferred)

Job description

Plant Manager Campsie Northern Ireland

Vertiv Empowering the People Who Power the Future

At Vertiv we keep the world connected. From life‑saving medical technologies to generative AI from the smallest swipe to the largest data ecosystems; our products, systems and services ensure the digital world never stops. With $5B in annual sales customers in nearly 70 countries and a global team committed to innovation we are uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value and create new opportunities for our people.

About the Role

As Plant Manager you will have full site leadership responsibility overseeing the operations of a 500‑employee plant. You will lead engineering, manufacturing, finance, EHS, quality and have dotted‑line oversight of customer operations (order pursuit and execution).

Your mission : deliver operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and People; ultimately elevating customer satisfaction and business performance.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations

• Lead plant operations with accountability for 500 employees.
• Develop annual plant budgets; manage P&L performance.
• Provide direct leadership to production, engineering, quality, materials, finance, facilities and EHS teams.
• Ensure a positive, engaged and union‑free working environment.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Achieve and exceed targets in quality, on‑time delivery, cost, inventory and throughput.
• Develop and oversee flexible, resilient and scalable production systems.
• Ensure capacity planning supports customer commitments and growth.

People & Culture

• Recruit, train, develop and motivate plant leadership and frontline teams.
• Build a culture of safety ownership, teamwork and operational excellence.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement clear development plans.
• Lead regular plant communications to ensure transparency and engagement.

Customer & Community Engagement

• Interact professionally with customers to ensure outstanding satisfaction.
• Drive execution of new product introductions.
• Represent Vertiv in the local community, enhancing our brand and reputation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and deliver results against defined timelines.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and cost control.
• Attend regional community and business events (Chambers leadership groups etc.).

Reporting Relationships & Key Interactions

Direct Reports :

• Production Manager
• Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Quality Control Manager
• Materials Manager
• Controller
• Safety Engineer

Regular Interactions :

• Division executives
• Sales, order entry, finance, accounting, HR, engineering and global operations teams.

Minimum Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing management: production, inventory control, variable cost, productivity, quality systems and fulfillment metrics.
• Proven leadership and coaching capability; able to motivate and inspire diverse teams.
• Demonstrated success in Lean Six Sigma and structured continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including senior executive level.
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in complex global and occasionally ambiguous environments.
• Experience working with suppliers, assembly processes and formal manufacturing systems (e.g., MRP).
• Clear ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Masters degree in manufacturing engineering or business.
• Formal Lean / Six Sigma certification.
• Extensive product and process knowledge in complex manufacturing environments.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering or Manufacturing.
• 1015 years of production management experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading a large manufacturing facility or major production operation.
• Demonstrated success in optimizing operations, driving cost reductions and improving productivity.
• Hands‑on experience in supply chain, Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence.

Accountabilities & Key Measures

• Shipping revenue, cost of sales, inventory and manufacturing performance.
• Continuous improvement of performance, quality and efficiency metrics.
• Strong project management with clear ROI delivery.

Travel Requirements

Regular regional travel (approx. 25%).

First 30 / 90 / 180 Days

• 30 Days : Meet leadership teams, understand current escalations, stabilize priorities, deliver first weekly escalation dashboard.
• 90 Days : Complete several deep‑dive assessments, present regional initiative portfolio, implement standardized escalation playbook.
• 180 Days : Deliver measurable KPI improvements, early cost savings and rollout plans for successful pilots.

Why Join Vertiv

This role is a great opportunity for a results‑driven strategic manufacturing leader ready to make a significant impact. You will shape the future of a major Vertiv site and play a key role in elevating operations to world‑class excellence.

Our Core Principles

• Safety Integrity Respect Teamwork Diversity & Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Our Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Development

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Expense Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Management Experience, Food Processing, Operations Management, Production Management, Budgeting, Plant Management, Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full Time

Department / Functional Area

Operations