Job Description
An opportunity to lead, influence and drive the future growth of a manufacturing business.
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for improving business performance?
Our client is looking for a dynamic General Manager to take overall responsibility for manufacturing operations and commercial activities, bringing together operational excellence, business development and strategic leadership.
This is an opportunity for someone who can look beyond the day-to-day running of a business, identify opportunities, challenge existing processes and make a genuine difference to its future success.
You will take ownership of the overall performance of the operation, ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, production targets are achieved and quality standards remain high. You''ll drive continuous improvement, maximise productivity, manage costs and ensure the business operates effectively.
Alongside operational leadership, you''ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the commercial strategy. This will include developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing customer relationships, identifying new markets and driving revenue and margin growth. You''ll be confident managing commercial negotiations, pricing strategies and developing long-term customer partnerships.
You''ll also have responsibility for financial performance, including budgets, forecasts and P&L management, ensuring the business remains commercially competitive and financially successful. Working closely with teams across production, sales, procurement and supply chain, you''ll ensure everyone is aligned behind the wider business objectives.
Just as importantly, you''ll be a strong people leader who can inspire, motivate and develop teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
What we''re looking for
You''ll understand the challenges of manufacturing, from production planning and supply chain management through to cost control and quality, but equally comfortable with the commercial side of the business, including sales, business development and customer relationships.
You''ll be commercially astute, financially aware and confident making strategic decisions. Above all, you''ll be someone who enjoys making things
Skills :
You''ll have significant leadership experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment, alongside a proven track record of driving operational performance and commercial growth.