plant Manager | Aerospace

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a globally recognized manufacturer through a major operational transformation, with full ownership of plant performance, strategy, and P&L. You'll have the autonomy to drive Lean initiatives, capital investments, automation, and culture change while making a direct impact on growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

About the company

Our client serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, chemical processing, energy, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and other specialized markets. The organization is recognized for its ability to solve challenging engineering applications through technical expertise and proven technologies. With a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement, the company maintains rigorous quality management systems and holds multiple third-party certifications and industry accreditations. Their reputation is built on delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that meet the most stringent customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS regulations
• Provide overall leadership for all plant operations, ensuring the achievement of safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost (SPQDC) objectives
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance across all levels of the organization
• Ensure effective execution of production planning to meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets
• Lead plant transformation initiatives focused on productivity, capacity expansion, and cost competitiveness
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence methodologies
• Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and cycle time improvement
• Develop and drive a multi-year site optimization roadmap, including automation and digitalization where applicable
• Own and manage the plant P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Deliver improvements in gross margin, conversion costs, and asset utilization whilst managing capital investment aligned with strategic growth and operational efficiency goals
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational discipline
• Partner with engineering to drive process innovation and product manufacturability improvements
• Ensure adherence to quality systems (ISO or industry-specific standards)
• Collaborate with supply chain to optimize inventory levels, materials flow, and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills within the engineering and manufacturing sector
• Manage site-level P&L and cost reduction initiatives
• Strong understanding of operational processes in the aerospace or similar industry
• Ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve organizational goals
• Managed people Managers
• Align plant strategy with corporate and global strategy
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in manufacturing
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $165,000 USD annually
• Bonus opportunity of around 30%
• Flexible PTO
• Excellent Health/Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being
• Opportunities for professional growth within a large organization
• Engaging work environment in the aerospace industry