Plant Manager: Lean, Automation & AI

DwyerOmega EMEA; Ely; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega is seeking a Plant Manager for its Ely, Cambridgeshire site to lead all manufacturing operations and drive exceptional safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance. You will shape a future-focused plant using Lean, automation, digital technology and AI to create a leaner, smarter operation with a world-class culture.

The role reports to the VP Operations EMEA and emphasizes building an outstanding leadership team, improving OEE and implementing Industry 4.0 solutions across

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading a manufacturing site with responsibility for operational and financial results.
• A strong track record of leading Lean Manufacturing or operational-excellence transformation.
• Deep practical knowledge of Daily Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM and structured problem-solving.
• Evidence of improving OEE, productivity, quality, cost and manufacturing flow.
• Experience introducing or advancing automation, MES or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Ability to translate technology and capital investment into measurable business value.
• Strong people leadership, change-management and organisational-development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site manufacturing operations, with full accountability for operational and financial performance
• Deliver revenue, EBITDA, productivity, cost, quality, safety, delivery and working-capital objectives
• Establish Lean Manufacturing as the site’s operating system, supported by disciplined daily management and structured problem-solving
• Develop and deliver roadmaps for operational excellence, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and automation
• Improve OEE, manufacturing flow, equipment reliability, schedule adherence and customer performance
• Identify high-value opportunities for robotics, machine vision, predictive maintenance, advanced analytics and AI-enabled manufacturing
• Build compelling business cases for technology and capital investment, delivering measurable operational and financial returns
• Develop an outstanding leadership team and create a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Automation

Change Management

AI exposure

Tools

MES

Automation Systems

Data Analytics

Job description

DwyerOmega is seeking a Plant Manager for its Ely, Cambridgeshire site to lead all manufacturing operations and drive exceptional safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance. You will shape a future-focused plant using Lean, automation, digital technology and AI to create a leaner, smarter operation with a world-class culture.

The role reports to the VP Operations EMEA and emphasizes building an outstanding leadership team, improving OEE and implementing Industry 4.0 solutions across