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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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.  

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee. 

Do you approach new challenges with passion and take responsibility for your actions? Be the change you want to see and start shaping industry from the inside.

The Manufacturing Excellence Leader leads, deploys, and sustains Manufacturing Excellence (ME) at the site level in alignment with the TMS Management System, driving a strong culture of Operational Excellence. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role is the primary driver of Lean-based continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement. The role translates enterprise and site strategies into actionable improvement priorities, builds local Lean and problem-solving capability, and delivers measurable, sustainable results. The Manufacturing Excellence Leader works closely with the global Operational Excellence team to maintain alignment, share best practices, and implement new Lean concepts, while owning end‑to‑end execution at the facility as both a hands-on practitioner and coach to leaders and teams.

Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Identify, prioritize and facilitate improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Engagement.
• Facilitate and/or coach Kaizen events, value stream mapping, problem solving efforts to identify and eliminate waste and improve process capability.
• Work across sites to support critical improvement initiatives as needed.
• Serve as a coach and change leader, reinforcing Lean thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement behaviors at all levels of the site.
• Challenge traditional thinking and remove barriers that prevent sustainable improvement.
• Build internal capability by training and developing leaders, project owners, and process champions in Lean principles, structured problem solving and Lean tools.
• Act as ambassador for site Daily Management/Performance Dialogue systems.
• Partner with site leadership to translate business strategy into clear improvement priorities and measurable objectives.
• Support departments in defining leading and lagging indicators, aligning local metrics to enterprise KPIs.
• Ensure improvement activity and results are tracked, communicated, and sustained.
• Assist departments in determining relevant ME metrics for their area that align with corporate metrics & goals.
• Assist departments in planning improvement projects for their area that align to the corporate ME metrics & goals.
• Assist departments in establishing and maintaining a system to capture, prioritize, and implement improvement ideas.
• Support and build a structured problem-solving based culture utilizing PDCA, A3, root cause analysis, and data-based decision making.
• Collect, curate, and utilize data to improve the ME program.
• Ensure learning from improvement efforts is standardized and shared across the site.
• Act as the site liaison to the global TMS ME organization, ensuring alignment with standards, tools, and expectations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, IT and EHS to enable improvement success.

Education 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field OR 5+ years of equivalent experience with site level Continuous Improvement ownership
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on responsibility for Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence
• Proven experience facilitating site-level Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, structured problem solving and training
• Understanding of ISO9001 or 13485 standards

Desired: 

• Supervisory certification or experience
• Lean Practitioner, Green Belt or Black Belt training/certification

Competencies 

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language  
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively  
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance 
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines 
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes  
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately  
• Commitment to making improvements company wide 
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office, Visio and ERP programs 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Team facilitation and analytical problem-solving skills 
• Ability to motivate teams and lead change at all levels of the organization 
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities 

Key Interfaces and Stakeholders

• Co-workers 
• Managers 
• Process Engineers 
• Manufacturing Engineers 
• Customers 

Behavioral Characteristics 

• Customer Focus
  • Works with customers to build long term relationships & partnerships 
  • Delivers on promises and commitments 
  • Understands the impact of business decisions 
• Performance
  • Takes individual responsibility for personal objectives and results 
  • Continuously improves performance by delivering on commitments 
  • Encourages a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork 
  • Sets clear objectives and measures performance by continuously soliciting feedback 
• Innovation
  • Develops innovative solutions to problems 
  • Is proactive in initiating change and improvement 
  • Shares knowledge and experience through teamwork 
  • Continuously challenges by asking ”why” 
• Responsibility
  • Respects the culture, custom and rules of Trelleborg, our employees, suppliers, and customers 
  • Communicates openly and accurately 
  • Takes personal responsibility for actions 
  • Performs all duties with commitments to excellence and integrity 

As a valued team member with Trelleborg, you will enjoy:

Competitive compensation: Plus, bonus opportunities!
Generous benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!
Clean work environment: Enjoy working in a very clean and climate-controlled environment every day!
Greater opportunity for impact: You will impact the production of life-saving devices.
Growth and advancement: Join a global company that loves to promote from within and allows for advancement.

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Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

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