Manufacturing Plant Manager – Clydebank, Glasgow 100K PA
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Manufacturing Plant Manager Clydebank Glasgow 100K PA ** On site Full time ** Not remote
Type: Permanent full-time career role
Location: Clydebank Glasgow ** On site Full time ** Not remote
Salary: Up to % bonus benefits car
Start date: ASAP / November 2025
Experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to take full responsibility for a high-volume manufacturing site in Clydebank Glasgow. This is a career-defining opportunity for a proven leader to drive operational excellence and lead a workforce of 180 staff.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Regional Operations Lead you will oversee day-to-day plant operations while providing strong leadership to managers and frontline staff. The position is hands-on combining operational delivery with people management in equal measure.
Your purpose is to embed a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement while delivering measurable performance gains through lean practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead plant operations ensuring Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) standards are consistently achieved.
Drive lean initiatives waste reduction and efficiency improvements across all processes.
Motivate mentor and develop the site team creating a culture of accountability and engagement.
Oversee a workforce of 180 with a strong presence on the shop floor.
Monitor budgets costs and resources with full operational KPI ownership.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering quality logistics HR finance) to streamline operations.
Manage relationships with unions/works councils and ensure effective communication.
Represent the site in regional initiatives sharing best practice and contributing to wider improvement programs.
What Were Looking For
Proven experience managing a large manufacturing plant or operation within a multinational matrix organisation.
Strong track record in lean manufacturing KPI management and continuous improvement.
A hands-on leader who balances operational control with people leadership.
Experience managing large teams ideally in a unionised environment.
Manufacturing sector background is essential packaging or print experience is an advantage but not required.
Degree qualification and lean/safety certifications are a plus but not essential.
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Requirements
What Were Looking For
Proven experience managing a large manufacturing plant or operation within a multinational matrix organisation.
Strong track record in lean manufacturing KPI management and continuous improvement.
A hands-on leader who balances operational control with people leadership.
Experience managing large teams ideally in a unionised environment.
Manufacturing sector background is essential packaging or print experience is an advantage but not required.
Degree qualification and lean/safety certifications are a plus but not essential.
Required Skills:
What Were Looking For Proven experience managing a large manufacturing plant or operation within a multinational matrix organisation. Strong track record in lean manufacturing KPI management and continuous improvement. A hands-on leader who balances operational control with people leadership. Experience managing large teams ideally in a unionised environment. Manufacturing sector background is essential packaging or print experience is an advantage but not required. Degree qualification and lean/safety certifications are a plus but not essential.
Required Education:
ManufacturingPlant Manager
Company Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing / Industrial Gases / Petrochemicals
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
