Plant Manager

Keller Executive Search is recruiting an experienced operations leader for our client in the manufacturing sector. This permanent, fully onsite role is responsible for the safe, efficient and consistent performance of a production facility.

The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations, develop frontline leaders and employees, and drive achievement across safety, quality, output, delivery and cost. The position offers meaningful autonomy to improve processes, strengthen accountability and build sustainable operational performance.

This opportunity will suit a practical, visible leader who can balance immediate production priorities with employee development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, output, delivery and cost objectives.
• Set priorities for supervisors and production teams, monitor results and address operational issues promptly.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with applicable workplace, environmental and quality requirements.
• Manage production planning, staffing, scheduling, workflow and resource allocation.
• Track operational metrics, analyze performance trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, process reliability and product quality.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, supply chain and oth