Job Details

Plant Manager, Leamington Spa.

65-Person Engineering Manufacturing Site

£80k +10% bonus 

Are you a commercially driven Plant Manager who thrives on improving delivery, driving cost control and embedding lean culture?

We are working with a globally backed engineering manufacturer supplying specialist components into heavy vehicle, power generation, construction and agricultural OEM markets.

The Leamington Spa site employs 65 people, with 35 direct reports across Production and Engineering. This role carries full site accountability.

Plant Manager Opportunity

This is a true leadership role, not a maintenance position.

You will take ownership of:

• On-Time Delivery performance

• Manufacturing cost control

• Productivity and throughput

• Lean implementation and CI culture

• Team engagement and accountability

The business operates dedicated assembly lines (with some automation) alongside a separate quality inspection function. The environment is structured, fast-moving and KPI-driven.

Whilst part of a global group, the UK site requires a strong, visible leader who can deliver results locally.

What You’ll Bring as the UK Plant Manager

• Proven Plant / Operations leadership within manufacturing

• Experience leading 30+ direct reports

• Strong commercial awareness (cost, margin, OTD focus)

• Track record of driving lean and operational improvement

• Confidence operating within a global reporting structure

Backgrounds of interest include engineered products, automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial or precision manufacturing.

Electro-mechanical experience is advantageous but not essential — leadership impact is more important.

The Challenge

The incoming Plant Manager will be expected to:

• Improve On-Time Delivery performance

• Tighten cost control

• Embed lean discipline

• Strengthen operational consistency and ownership

• Lead and develop a 65-person site

This role will suit someone who enjoys accountability and is motivated by measurable improvement.

Plant Manager Package

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• No car allowance

• Backing of a stable international group

• Real scope to shape and improve site performance

If you are ready to take full ownership of a UK manufacturing site and drive tangible operational improvement, apply now.

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