At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our automotive manufacturing facility and drive operational excellence.
- Company: Established manufacturing company in Blackburn, serving automotive and industrial sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, car package, and additional benefits.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a critical leadership role with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Proven manufacturing leader with experience in automotive production and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Plant Manager role based in Blackburn. Working for a well established manufacturing company servicing the automotive and industrial sectors.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Plant Manager to lead our automotive manufacturing facility and deliver world-class operational performance. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives are achieved while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Reporting to the Board, you will take full responsibility for plant performance, leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality, maintenance, logistics, and health & safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the manufacturing facility.
- Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) performance.
- Lead and develop a high-performing management team and wider workforce.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Ensure customer requirements and production schedules are consistently achieved.
- Manage plant budgets, cost control initiatives, and capital investment projects.
- Drive productivity improvements and waste reduction across all manufacturing processes.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and employee development.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and senior leadership to support business objectives and growth plans.
Profile
- The successful candidate will be a proven manufacturing leader with experience operating within industrial manufacturing and ideally automotive production environments.
- Significant leadership experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar senior role.
- Background within automotive manufacturing, Tier 1 supplier, OEM, or bespoke manufacturing industries.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Excellent adherence to quality standards and involvement within this function.
- Proven ability to deliver operational improvements and business transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline (preferred).
£70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, car package and benefits.
Plant Manager in Blackburn employer: Michael Page
ASDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee growth, ASDA provides numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in one of the UK's leading retail brands.
