Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the Automotive sector is seeking a Plant Manager for their South Wales facility. This role involves leading the plant operations, implementing strategic changes, and enhancing the company culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong process engineering background and experience in manufacturing. Join a thriving global business and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Car Allowance or Company Car

15% Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong process engineering background leading a manufacturing plant.
• Experience in simplifying and improving business processes.

Responsibilities

• Run the plant and sign off on key decisions.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction.
• Implement KPIs and drive change in processes.

Skills

Leadership

Process Engineering

Business Improvement

Job description

Job Description

Benefits Package: Salary £90,000 - £100,000, Car Allowance or Company Car, 15% Bonus, Relocate to Mid Wales for a lifestyle change, Healthcare, Pension, Plus excellent benefits.

A leading manufacturer of components and assemblies is looking to recruit a Plant Manager at their South Wales facility to lead and manage all related tasks on site. The company is well positioned in the marketplace, supplying into the Automotive sector and heavily working with Electric Vehicles. This global business is thriving right now and is seeking a Plant Manager to implement change, improve the culture, and explore new areas. You would be joining the business at a time when you could make significant impact and play a major role in moving the company forward.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Run the plant and sign off on key decisions across the business.
2. Provide leadership, strategic, financial, operational, commercial, and technical direction to deliver planned future growth.
3. Lead the development and implementation of company strategy and business plans.
4. Offer influential leadership, support, develop, and manage the team with a "can do" approach.
5. Agree budgets and forecasts, allocate resources, and make mid-course corrections as required.
6. Implement KPIs and drive change in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain processes to reduce lead times and costs.
7. Target and establish strategic business partnerships for competitive advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A strong process engineering background with experience leading a manufacturing plant as a Plant Manager or Managing Director.
• Experience proposing and implementing simplification and improvement initiatives in business processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong leadership skills to improve business culture and develop company processes moving forward.

If interested, please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK-wide, specializing in roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors. Due to high application volumes, we can only respond to candidates whose skills and qualifications match this position.

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