Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Leszno

Onsite

Purpose of Role: As Plant Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind transforming our Poland site into a world-class, reliable supplier - championing safety, operational excellence, and team engagement. This is your opportunity to lead a talented workforce through change, break down barriers, and shape a culture that connects our site to the wider business

What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.  

• Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn’t one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing.  We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.  
• Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.  
• Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the team, fostering engagement and driving a collaborative, cultural approach to support organisational change.
• Oversee operational budgets and recoveries, planning resources to align capacity with business needs and financial expectations.
• Achieve customer delivery and quality targets by managing production to meet deadlines and divisional standards.
• Ensure the site operates safely and meets all legal responsibilities, acting as the accountable person for safety and compliance.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education And Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing a manufacturing or production plant, with full accountability for operations and safety.
• Background in industrial, automotive, FMCG, or related sectors; open to a range of industries to ensure the best talent.
• Strong English & Polish language skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Degree in engineering (preferably industrial engineering) is desirable, but significant relevant experience will also be considered.

<Must be permanently authorised to work in the country to which you are applying, without sponsorship.> 

We are Weir! Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family.  We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture.  We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life! 

For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page. 

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.