Plant Manager

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we’re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That’s where you come in….

Position Description 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plant Manager to lead the Airedale by Modine Leeds Plant. Reporting responsibility for the overall performance of the site, this role is accountable for delivering against corporate goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with company policies, maintaining a safe working environment, and meeting customer requirements in an efficient and cost-effective manner. 

The Plant Manager will be responsible for developing and executing capacity, capital investment, and financial plans that support the plant's operational and strategic objectives. A key focus of the role will be fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence, and enhancing productivity across the site. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and people-focused manufacturing leader to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing organisation. 

Key Responsibilities  

Operational Leadership 

• Lead all manufacturing and plant operations to achieve business objectives and performance targets. 
• Ensure efficient production processes that meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. 
• Drive operational excellence through the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Management of a Plant Staff to align responsibilities and expectations to Company goals.  
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs, including productivity, and delivery performance. 
• Development of short and long term operating and business plans that align and contribute to Company goals and objectives.
• Accurate planning, forecasting, analysis of variances, and implementation of corrective actions to achieve planned results. 

 Financial & Strategic Management 

• Develop and deliver annual operating plans aligned to business and corporate objectives. 
• Lead plant financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability. 
• Create and implement capacity plans to support current and future customer demand. 

Customer & Stakeholder Management 

• Ensure customer expectations are met through high-quality products and on-time delivery performance. 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and key internal stakeholders. 

People Leadership & Development 

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing motivated team and wider workforce. 
• Mentoring the Plant Staff in the use of the 80/20 methodology and ensuring the continued development of 80/20 practice throughout the organisation and facility. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Continuous Improvement & Change Management 

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of the operation. 
• Lead organisational change initiatives and support the implementation of new technologies, systems, and processes. 
• Drive innovation and best practice sharing across the Leeds Plant and wider business unit. 

 Required Education & Qualifications 

• 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for plant operations, operational performance and the management of multiple direct reports. 
• Strong experience with end-to-end plant leadership, including operational, financial, and people management responsibilities. 
• Degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred. 
• History of continuous improvement responsibility with measurable results. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Travel 

• Intermittent travel required to meet with customers, suppliers, other facilities, and Regional and Corporate meetings 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary 
• 25 days holiday per year + statutory bank holidays and an opportunity to purchase an additional 3 extra days per annum. 
• Car or car allowance.
• Pension & Life Assurance policy  
• Private Medical Insurance