Plant Manager: Lean Operations Leader

Owen Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Annual bonus

Career development planning

Pension up to 10% employer

Income protection

Life assurance 4x salary

Share purchase scheme

25 days + bank holidays

Extra 5 days holiday option

Additional service-related holiday

Cash Plan / Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Employee referral scheme

Free on-site parking

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for a Coventry aerospace manufacturing site. You will own site performance, safety, quality and Lean improvements while leading a team of around 100 people in a high-profile operation.

The role requires visible leadership with accountability across 24/7 operations, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Projects, and a drive for continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading a manufacturing facility.
• Lean manufacturing and CI with measurable results.
• Experience with machining/manufacturing processes and production leadership.
• Strong people leadership and culture-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of site operations and performance against safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity objectives.
• Lead and develop a 100-strong team, building capability and a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean initiatives across the site to improve productivity, efficiency and lead times.
• Maintain high HSE standards with proactive risk management and safety culture.
• Oversee production and manufacturing to meet customer requirements within cost and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects and other functions to support growth and investment.
• Manage site budgets and resources to deliver performance within financial parameters.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and change management.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

People leadership

HSE awareness

ERP/MRP experience

KPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Shop floor presence

Accountability culture

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for a Coventry aerospace manufacturing site. You will own site performance, safety, quality and Lean improvements while leading a team of around 100 people in a high-profile operation.

The role requires visible leadership with accountability across 24/7 operations, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Projects, and a drive for continuous improvement and cost control.