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 reporti...