Plant Manager — Lean & Growth Architect

Rotork; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork seeks a Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility in Manchester with a focus on strategic leadership and business growth. You will develop strategies to optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, and align operations with corporate goals while empowering teams through coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a global role at Rotork, offering the opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing success and drive excellence across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management within a manufacturing environment.
• Full P&L Responsibility.
• Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and/or other formal productivity improvement programmes.
• Outstanding management skills with the ability to coach others towards excellence.
• Experience of product line introduction and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision: Develop and execute strategies that optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive business performance: Align plant operations with corporate goals, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Empower teams: Build a high-performing culture through leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure compliance: Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate globally: Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities.

Skills

Site management

P&L responsibility

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Change management

Leadership

Job description

Rotork seeks a Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility in Manchester with a focus on strategic leadership and business growth. You will develop strategies to optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, and align operations with corporate goals while empowering teams through coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a global role at Rotork, offering the opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing success and drive excellence across the