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Plant Director

Ref: 629125

West Midlands, (Open to Relocate)

£100,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Transformation
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A Plant Director with extensive expertise in strategies that drive productivity and quality across high-stakes industries including oil & gas, aerospace, defence, and civil nuclear sectors. With over 30 years of experience in roles demanding vigorous operational control and transformation, our candidate excels at pivoting large-scale operations towards success, managing facilities with turnovers ranging up to £700M and teams of up to 800 people. They are adept at implementing robust governance frameworks, spearheading continuous improvement, and leading substantial CAPEX and compliance programmes that align with corporate visions.

This leadership is complemented by a strong operational background and a hands-on approach to driving change, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth in multinational settings. Their proven track record features substantial achievements in safety improvements, digital transformation, and commercial expansion, particularly within technically demanding and regulatory-heavy environments.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Impact: Delivered a £6M site redevelopment that allowed entry into new markets and expansion of capabilities. Reactivated dormant accounts securing contracts worth over £6.5M.
  • Operational Excellence: Pioneered digital transformations in HSEQ resulting in 100% adoption across the board, significantly reducing TRIR by 70%. Improved operational savings and staff retention through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Commercial and Financial Acumen: Successfully negotiated and secured multi-million-pound contracts, further stabilising supply chain processes and ensuring compliance with critical defence sector requirements.

Areas of expertise

  • Leadership in Operations Management: Proven ability to oversee and enhance multi-site operations with significant profit and loss responsibilities.
  • Continual Operational Improvement: Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and Industry 4.0 implementation, substantially boosting efficiency and compliance across facilities.
  • Strategic Oversight and Transformation: Skilled in leading substantial transformations and turnarounds, with a keen focus on embedding actionable KPIs and achieving strategic objectives.