Foundry Plant DirectorLocation: Cornwall, Wadebridge Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum + annual bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Requirement: Must hold a valid driving licenceBenefitsCompetitive salary with performance-based bonusCompany carExecutive health insurancePotential profit-sharing schemeCareer progression opportunities towards multi-site management or Group Industrial Director About the RoleOur client, a leading industrial group, is seeking an experienced Foundry Plant Director to oversee the operational, industrial, and managerial leadership of their site. Acting as the local representative of the Group, the successful candidate will ensure performance, safety, quality, and profitability while driving operational excellence and implementing the organisation''s industrial strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational and Industrial ManagementLead and supervise all production activities, including planning, scheduling, and process controlGuarantee product quality and compliance with client requirements across sectors such as marine, aerospace, and constructionOversee maintenance operations for furnaces, moulds, and foundry equipmentOptimise material and energy efficiency, reduce scrap rates and non-conformitiesDeploy and monitor continuous improvement programmes (5S, Lean, SMED, Kaizen)Team Leadership and HR ManagementManage and coordinate production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and administrative teamsSet clear objectives and