Details:
- Salary: £110,000 - Annum
- Location: West Midlands
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
Internationally backed Manufacturer in West Midlands are currently looking for a General Manager to lead their business into a bright future both from an Engineering and Commercial standpoint. *** The bias for the General Manager will definitely be more Commercially focused ***
With the business in a strong place & supplying into leading OEMs in their market; you will be responsible for the continuing improvement of the business whilst managing direct reports In Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, HR, HSE & Finance. You will have full P & L responsibility for the site.
Reporting into the Directors; the General Manager you will be a strong communicator and will be a key advocate for Engagement with internal stakeholders, the workforce & any external stakeholders. The key emphasis for the right General Manager will be a strong commercial skillset and the ability to drive and develop Sales for the future of the business.
Role: General Manager
Salary: up to £110,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits
Location: West Midlands
Key Responsibilities for the General Manager:
Ensuring that all areas of the business are delivering on time & on budget
Drive Commerical activity across UK & Europe & formulating a strategic commercial framework for your team to follow
Leading the organisation on its Lean Journey. You will be a key player in continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency
Providing overall direction in terms of cost effective operations & planning
Working closely with the Operational team to assure the continuing Quality of products
Improving the performance of all of your direct reports with strong communication & clear managerial direction
Ensuring that Sales & Customer Services are delivering the best experience for the customerKey Requirements for the General Manager:
Tangible record of Success in an Operational/Senior Management role in a Manufacturing environment
A strong Commercial Acumen is essential for this role; ability to improve the existing Sales numbers and structure will be essential
Qualification in Engineering (Degree, HNC, HND)
Strong lean toolbox – strong understanding and ability to drive Continuous Improvement activity.
Demonstrating a history achieving profit and business growth through effective planning, cost control & full P&L Leadership
Strong communication skills is key; forging strong relationship with the headcount at the businessThis is a great chance for the right General Manager to help a massively backed business to continue its journey into a very bright future.
You will be a well rounded leader with strong commercial acumen who will be able to influence and develop the senior team around you.
In return there is a great package available – with a strong basic salary, car allowance and bonuses available.
Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation (url removed) Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services