Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Engineering | West Yorkshire

Salary: Highly Competitive + car + bonus + generous pension

Location: West Yorkshire

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic Plant Manager to join a world-class manufacturing organisation at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for on-site operations, driving performance, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer value within a matrix-led structure.

As Plant Manager, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for the site. You will be responsible for setting and executing strategic goals, ensuring efficient operations, and promoting a culture of high performance across all departments.

Responsibilities of the Plant Manager will include:

• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams
• Develop and execute a progressive, forward-thinking site strategy aligned with wider business goals
• Drive operational excellence through world-class manufacturing practices and continuous improvement (CI).
• Champion lean manufacturing and embed a mindset of operational efficiency at all levels.
• Implement and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality.
• Work closely with Commercial, Technical, and Product Development teams to support innovation and growth
• Leverage technology to future-proof operations and boost productivity

We are keen to speak with Plant Managers / senior operations leaders with:

• Degree-level qualification in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
• Proven experience in a senior site leadership role within a complex manufacturing environment
• Ideally from a CNC machining background
• A strong background in lean/CI methodologies and world-class manufacturing
• A track record of delivering successful operational transformations
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Strategic mindset with a practical, hands-on leadership style
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a forward-thinking engineering organisation. You will work with a supportive leadership team, shape site operations, and lead initiatives that drive long-term performance and improvement.

Apply now, or for a confidential discussion about this Plant Manager role, please contact Ian Bruce.