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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