Plant Manager

rotork1· Operations EMEA
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📍 Manchester, England, United KingdomFull time

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Company Description

Job Description

Drive Operational Excellence and Shape the Future of Our Manufacturing Operations

We are seeking a visionary Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility with a focus on strategic leadership and business growth. This is not just an operational role—it’s an opportunity to influence the direction of the plant and align its performance with the company’s long-term objectives.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead with vision: Develop and execute strategies that optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Drive business performance: Align plant operations with corporate goals, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
  • Empower teams: Build a high-performing culture through leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Champion innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing practices.
  • Ensure compliance: Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate globally: Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a global organisation that values innovation, accountability, and excellence, we invite you to bring your expertise to Rotork and help shape the future of our manufacturing success.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

  • Proven experience in site management within a manufacturing environment
  • Full P&L Responsibility
  • Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and/or other formal productivity improvement programmes
  • Outstanding management skills with the ability to coach others towards excellence
  • Experience of product line introduction and change management

The Successful Candidate

  • Is results driven – maximises effort to remove obstacles and achieve business results
  • Has excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Is committed to driving Lean and CI
  • Is an excellent communicator and people leader

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

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Where is the Plant Manager position at rotork1 located?
This Plant Manager role at rotork1 is based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Plant Manager role at rotork1 full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Plant Manager role in the Operations EMEA department at rotork1.
Which team or department does the Plant Manager at rotork1 belong to?
This Plant Manager position is part of the Operations EMEA department at rotork1. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Plant Manager job at rotork1 posted?
This Plant Manager position at rotork1 was posted on Oct 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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