Plant Manager at The Key Recruitment Group

Job Description

• Well-established manufacturer is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Plant Manager. This role is a unique successor role where you will work with the current incumbent to ensure a seamless transfer of deep operational knowledge, strategic oversight and site leadership when he retires. Based in WELLINGTON.

For the position you would be required to have:

• B. Sc/ B. Eng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GCC for Factories and MBA will be a definite advantage
• Sound knowledge/experience of Lean Manufacturing/ 6 Sigma
• Minimum of 5 years’ plant management experience in the manufacturing, textile or FMCG industry.
• Hands-on role, spend large % on the factory floor

Responsibilities would include you to:

• Production Strategy (TOC Focus): Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and shift resources dynamically to maximize output and hit deadlines.
• Performance Leadership: Drive a high-performance culture across diverse teams. You will coach, motivate, and—when necessary—manage discipline and lead hearings.
• Data-Driven Management: Compile and analyse daily reports (Run rates, WIP, Yield, OTIF) using Excel and ERP systems.
• Full-Cycle Planning: Oversee all planning, Daily Despatching, monthly volume forecasting, and sales projections.
• Risk & Compliance: Take legal responsibility for safety and lead relevant audits (DoL).
• Strategic Improvement: Lead Lean/6 Sigma projects, trials, and creative problem-solving initiatives.