Plant Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision engineering seeks a General Manager for plant operations in the Midlands. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader to oversee day-to-day operations, financial performance, and strategic initiatives, driving growth and efficiency within a skilled workforce. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience in engineering and manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on operational leadership and financial acumen.

Benefits

Executive Bonus Scheme

Company car allowance

Mobile phone & laptop

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefit Loan scheme

Opportunities for further career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in engineering and manufacturing.
• Strong track record of operational leadership with financial growth.
• Deep understanding of engineering production environments and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure optimum productivity and quality.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for growth and improvement.
• Take ownership of divisional P&L and ensure profitability targets are achieved.

Skills

Operational leadership

Financial awareness

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Plant Operations / General Manager

Our client has established itself as a market leader in precision engineering, fabrication, laser cutting, and specialist manufacturing services. With nearly 50 years of engineering excellence, they continue to progress as a company.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing organisations, as General Manager overseeing the plant operations based in the Midlands, of over 100 + staff.

• Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in operational excellence within engineering and manufacturing?

• Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of the UK’s most innovative and award-winning engineering groups?

• Do you have a reputation as a hands-on leader that can spearhead operations, drive growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing division?

JOB PURPOSE

As General Manager for the Plant Operations, you will assume full P&L responsibility the Division, overseeing day-to-day operations while reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will lead a skilled workforce and be accountable for delivering operational efficiency, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic development across the division.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations to ensure optimum productivity, quality, and safety standards are maintained across all manufacturing activities.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive growth, operational improvement, and continuous innovation.
• Lead, mentor, and manage departmental leaders and frontline teams, ensuring effective recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Take ownership of divisional P&L, budget control, and financial forecasting, ensuring profitability targets are consistently achieved and exceeded.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute senior leader who brings a blend of hands-on, operational expertise, and people leadership. You’ll be comfortable navigating complex environments and driving performance with confidence and clarity.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Extensive senior management experience in engineering and manufacturing, ideally within metal-work, fabrication and welding.

• Strong track record of operational leadership, with demonstrable success in delivering financial growth and sustained business performance.

• Deep understanding of engineering production environments, lean manufacturing practices, and quality control systems.

• Commercially and financially aware, with experience in managing full P&L.

• Inspirational leadership style with a hands-on approach, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong cross-functional teams.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: £90k- £120k (DOE)
• Warwickshire based
• Executive Bonus Scheme
• Company car allowance
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Benefit Loan scheme
• Opportunities for further career progression

• Please call Steve on 07903 686255 for a confidential chat and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.