Plant Manager

Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager required to join a world leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager will lead and deliver operational excellence across all manufacturing activities with a focus on continuous improvement of engineering practice.

The successful Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager will have management experience of plant / manufacturing sites within industrial engineering. For example, filtration, power transmission, oil & gas, food & bev, and or similar fast paced engineering manufacturing environments.

Package

• €120,000 – €150,000
• Bonus
• Further benefits – company allowances
• Pension
• Phone & laptop
• Additional benefits

Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager Role

• Will lead and deliver operational excellence across all manufacturing activities with a focus on continuous improvement of engineering practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency using lean principles, cost control initiatives, and process optimisation to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Will be responsible for P&L, budget and commercial responsibility, in line with forecast and financial expectations.
• Work closely with the service department to ensure an excellent standard of after-sales service.
• Plant based in Fulda, Germany
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager / Operations Manager Requirements

• Experience as a Plant Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Head of Operations, Business Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Director, Plant Director, Production Manager, Site Manager, General Manager or similar within an Engineering Manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with manufacturing plant management experience within the following will be desirable – filtration, industrial materials, compressed air, mechanical power transmission, oil & gas, food & beverage or similar industrial manufacturing environments.
• Will be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of managing commercial acumen, Profit & Loss, Budget control and more.
• Will be able to provide evidence of implementing lean manufacturing, sex sigma and operational practices to cut lead times & save costs.
• A technical mechanical or electrical engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• Full clean driving license.
• Willingness to operate from the site in Fulda