Plant Manager

6 days ago


Falkirk, United Kingdom W Talent Full time

W Talent Manufacturing are working in partnership with a heavy engineering and process industry manufacturing business based in Falkirk, Scotland. Our customer is looking for a Plant Manager to take ownership of the facility and drive substantial improvements. This fantastic manufacturing business produces innovative, high-quality products for a diverse range of industrial markets. With a long-standing heritage and a strong reputation for technical excellence and product innovation, the business is entering an ambitious new phase of growth and transformation.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Operational Leader to join as the Plant Manager to drive the strategic direction, operational performance, and sustainable change.
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all operational activities at the Falkirk manufacturing facility to achieve maximum production efficiency, reliability and quality while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. The role ensures operational excellence across people, processes and performance, delivering continuous improvement and securing plant capacity and future growth.
Promote a culture of Health & Safety excellence across all plant operations.
Lead sustainability improvements and ensure appropriate risk management, training and communication practices.Operational Management
Lead and manage all functional departments across the plant including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics and Quality.
Ensure efficient resource planning (people, equipment, materials, and budget) to meet production, cost and service targets.
Manage supplier and contractor relationships to support operational performance.Performance & Continuous Improvement
Define, monitor and report key operational KPIs for productivity, efficiency, cost, quality and safety.
Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the plant to increase performance, reliability and capacity.
Lead and coordinate industrial and capital projects in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.Support workforce development through performance management, coaching, skills development and succession planning.
Regulatory & Governance
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, permits and quality standards.
Represent the plant with local authorities, agencies and stakeholders as required. A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification with extensive industrial experience.
Minimum 7 years' leadership experience in a heavy or process manufacturing environment.
Experience in managing full plant financial and operational performance
Exposure to delivering capital investment plans and project delivery is advantageous
Strong understanding of automation, plant engineering and production processes. Company car and benefits package
The opportunity to lead a respected and innovative manufacturing business through its next stage of strategic development


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