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Plant Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 95,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Industrial Manager – High-Volume Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Package
Hours: 39 hours per week
Are you an experienced operational leader with a track record of driving performance in fast-paced manufacturing environments?
We’re recruiting for an Industrial Manager to lead operations at a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, specialising in body-in-white structures and advanced metal components for the global automotive industry. With a strong reputation for technical innovation, lean manufacturing, and delivering to the highest OEM standards, this organisation plays a critical role in the design and production of structural systems used by some of the world’s best-known automotive brands.
The Role
As Industrial Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and performance of all manufacturing operations on site, including Production, Logistics & Planning, and Maintenance. You’ll report directly to the Plant Director and be a key driver of plant-wide initiatives to boost efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
This is a senior role requiring a strategic thinker who can also execute at a tactical level – leading cross-functional teams, driving lean transformation, and embedding a culture of operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) targets across the site
* Oversee and optimise all plant operations, driving improvements in productivity, efficiency, and profitability
* Ensure customer requirements are met with on-time, high-quality delivery
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement and Lean/5S practices
* Coordinate cross-functional support functions to align with operational objectives
* Develop and manage high-performing teams within the Business Unit structure
* Lead safe and successful launches of new projects, ensuring efficient integration
* Drive improvements in Health & Safety metrics and employee engagement
What We’re Looking For
* Proven leadership experience within high-volume, Tier 1 automotive manufacturing
* Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles
* Strong people management skills with a history of building and developing high-performance teams
* Commercially aware with experience managing plant budgets, overheads, and cost structures
* Resilient, hands-on, and results-driven – able to influence at all levels of the business
* Experience managing customer relationships and responding effectively under pressure
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business (preferred)
* Formal Management qualification (completed or in progress)
* 10+ years' experience in operational or industrial leadership roles in the automotive sector
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing site that forms part of a global group. You’ll be given the platform to make real changes, lead a talented team, and shape the future direction of the plant’s operationsBefore You Apply
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