Driving Operational Excellence Through Strategic Plant Manager Appointment

Client Overview

The client is a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, delivering digital solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability and performance across industrial manufacturing. Its complex electronics manufacturing operations support high-volume, technologically advanced production for international markets.

Client Context

The client sought an experienced General Plant Manager to lead a flagship complex electronics manufacturing facility, with full end-to-end responsibility for safety, operations, P&L, efficiency and productivity. The role required a strong operational leader capable of driving continuous improvement, leading large teams within a matrixed global organisation, and representing the manufacturing operation to key external stakeholders.

Engagement Scope

We were engaged on a retained basis to deliver a targeted Search and A* candidate identification process, with a focus on:

· Senior leadership experience within complex, high-volume electronics manufacturing environments

· Full site General Management capability, including safety, operations, and P&L ownership.

· A strong track record of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and productivity enhancement

· The ability to lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams within a global matrix structure

· Alignment with organisational values, leadership expectations and long-term strategic objectives

· Executive presence and credibility to represent the manufacturing operation externally

Outcome

The engagement resulted in the successful appointment of a high-calibre General Plant Manager who fully met the technical, leadership and cultural requirements of the role. The individual brought immediate impact across safety, operational performance, and efficiency, while strengthening leadership capability at site level.

Candidate Testimonial

"Lucy, I want to acknowledge and commend your exceptional professionalism and sharp judgment. Your ability to truly understand both the needs of your clients and the potential of each candidate makes a real difference."

"You make people feel valued."