What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Hire Velocity?
About the Role
We are seeking a strong operational leader to manage our plant and ensure excellence in
safety, quality, delivery, cost, and service
. As the legal representative of the site, the Plant Manager oversees all operations, leads the management team, ensures compliance with IATF/ISO standards, and drives continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead plant operations and ensure achievement of
QCD
(Quality–Cost–Delivery) objectives. - Full
P&L responsibility
, budget preparation, and cost management. - Implement and enforce
QHSE policies
in accordance with group guidelines and regulatory requirements. - Ensure successful customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
- Trigger "Red Alert" processes when major risks arise.
- Drive productivity, investment planning, and operational performance.
- Manage, develop, and support a team of ~20 employees; ensure a positive social climate.
- Maintain order, cleanliness, and compliance with all HSE and labour regulations.
- Report major deviations and provide weekly performance updates to the European Operations Department.
Required Skills & Profile
- Strong leadership and operational management experience in an industrial environment.
- Knowledge of
SAP
, advanced Excel skills, and comfort with data tools. - Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Strong understanding of
IATF/ISO standards
and QHSE management systems. - High integrity, confidentiality, and rigor in decision-making.
HSE Responsibilities
- Promote and ensure strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and energy policies.
- Lead prevention initiatives and intervene in case of accidents.
- Authority to stop any activity presenting danger to people, equipment, or the environment.