Foundry Plant Director
Location: Cornwall, Wadebridge
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Requirement: Must hold a valid driving licence
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
Company car
Executive health insurance
Potential profit-sharing scheme
Career progression opportunities towards multi-site management or Group Industrial Director
About the Role
Our client, a leading industrial group, is seeking an experienced Foundry Plant Director to oversee the operational, industrial, and managerial leadership of their site. Acting as the local representative of the Group, the successful candidate will ensure performance, safety, quality, and profitability while driving operational excellence and implementing the organisation's industrial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Industrial Management
Lead and supervise all production activities, including planning, scheduling, and process control
Guarantee product quality and compliance with client requirements across sectors such as marine, aerospace, and construction
Oversee maintenance operations for furnaces, moulds, and foundry equipment
Optimise material and energy efficiency, reduce scrap rates and non-conformities
Deploy and monitor continuous improvement programmes (5S, Lean, SMED, Kaizen)Team Leadership & HR Management
Manage and coordinate production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and administrative teams
Set clear objectives and motivate teams towards performance and accountability
Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with HSE and labour regulations
Support recruitment, training, and development to strengthen skills and engagementFinancial & Performance Management
Build and monitor the site's budget, including sales, margins, production costs, and inventory
Develop pricing strategies and offers
Identify and implement actions to improve profitability and productivity
Provide accurate and transparent reporting to Group managementStrategy & Business Development
Contribute to the site's industrial and investment plan
Support Group strategic initiatives, including inter-site synergies and technical know-how transfer
Represent the company with clients, suppliers, technical partners, and local authorities
Identify new technologies, materials, and process innovations to strengthen competitiveness
Candidate Profile
Experience:
Minimum 8-10 years in heavy industry, ideally in foundry or metal transformation
Proven experience in team leadership and profit-centre managementCore Skills:
Strong technical knowledge of casting and metallurgical processes (lead, cast iron, aluminium, or special alloys)
Solid understanding of quality, safety, maintenance, and production optimisation
Financial and analytical mindset with a focus on operational results
Recognised leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
Hands-on and pragmatic approach
Fluent in English; French would be advantageousAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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