General Management

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Plant Manager to lead our Cadley Hill manufacturing site.

This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the performance and development of the site. You will provide clear direction to the leadership team, create a positive and accountable working environment, and ensure that we continue to deliver for our customers, employees and wider business.

You will lead across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Continuous Improvement, balancing the day-to-day needs of a busy manufacturing operation with the longer-term development of the site.

Key Responsibilities

As Plant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strong, visible leadership across the manufacturing site.
• Taking overall responsibility for site operational and business performance.
• Ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental standards remain a fundamental priority.
• Leading and developing the site leadership team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Delivering agreed business objectives for safety, quality, customer delivery, productivity, cost and profitability.
• Developing and implementing plans to improve operational performance and manufacturing capability.
• Driving operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring appropriate standards of quality, compliance and operational governance are maintained.
• Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure expectations and commitments are delivered.
• Developing organisational capability through effective succession planning, employee development and skills improvement.
• Supporting investment, automation, capacity and site-development initiatives.
• Building a positive workplace culture that encourages employee engagement, teamwork, improvement and high performance.
• Representing the Cadley Hill site within the wider Trelleborg organisation.

About You

We are looking for a proven manufacturing leader who can combine strategic thinking with visible, hands-on leadership.

You will ideally have:

• Significant leadership experience within manufacturing or operations.
• Experience of managing a complex manufacturing operation, preferably within aerospace, automotive or another regulated industry.
• A strong track record of delivering improvements in operational performance.
• Good commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships at all levels, from the shop floor through to senior leadership and customers.
• A relevant degree, technical qualification or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

The Leadership Style We Value

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads by example and maintains a strong presence across the factory.
• Puts safety and people at the heart of decision-making.
• Sets clear expectations and creates accountability.
• Communicates openly and honestly.
• Develops people and encourages teamwork.
• Makes sound and timely decisions.
• Challenges constructively and follows through on commitments.
• Combines strategic thinking with a practical understanding of manufacturing operations.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead and develop an established manufacturing site, work with a talented team and influence the future direction and performance of the Cadley Hill operation.

The role is predominantly based at Cadley Hill, with occasional travel to other Trelleborg sites, customers or suppliers according to business requirements.

General: This advert provides a broad overview of the role. Responsibilities may develop to reflect changing business needs and organisational priorities.

Provide leadership in the implementation and achievement of the Company’s business plan and agreed objectives of production, on time delivery & arrears, quality and other key performance indicator (KPI) targets. Develop action plans and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve the benefits of identified opportunities.  Drive continuous improvements efforts in implementation of LEAN manufacturing as part of TSS’s drive toward a world-class manufacturing facility.

Summary of the Role:

Provide leadership in the implementation and achievement of the Company’s business plan and agreed objectives of production, on time delivery & arrears, quality and other key performance indicator (KPI) targets. Develop action plans and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve the benefits of identified opportunities. Drive continuous improvements efforts in implementation of LEAN manufacturing as part of TSS’s drive toward a world-class manufacturing facility.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective coordination of new product introductions and launches with engineering and manufacturing.
• Manage the activities of team leaders and key staff to oversee the production floor, coordinate the efficient placement of manpower, and serve as the primary IT contact for the area by facilitating support requests and assisting employees with technology-related issues.
• Maintain productive, informative and functional relationships with the production employees throught\out all service departments to ensure necessary support.
• Manage on-going efforts in manufacturing excellence initiatives including corporately driven programs which required regular reporting.
• Work with Supply chain to assure raw materials on order and/or available to LOB
• Own and represent entire Value Stream in Production meetings
• Support the QMS (Quality management system) and AS9100 requirements for assigned production area.
• Communicate commits to customers/Assure timely response on all escapes and /or CAR’S (Customers or internal)
• Clear roadblocks preventing appropriate flow of assigned products works in concert with Quality, Engineering, Design, Sales, Finance etc...
• Hire train, upgrade and manage assigned department personnel activities in concert with HR. Responsible for expense management and OT budgets for assigned units.
• Support 5s initiatives and all Lean/ CI projects: Lead minimum of 3 Six sigma/ Lean events in year
• Schedule and prioritize all work within the assigned area to support production requirements and on-time completion of customer orders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least five years in a leadership, supervisory, or management role.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the aerospace industry preferred.

Travel: 

• Willing to travel occasionally where required. Number of days cannot be stated at this time. 

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $100,000 - $120,000

Benefits offered: 

• 401(k) matching  
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance 

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