Managing Director

Description:

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are the retained partner to a market leading, International Manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a new Managing Director to be based in Yorkshire.

Our client is a long established and highly successful organisation with a reputation for quality and service delivery.

Historically, the company has consistently delivered high levels of profitability, but in recent years, internal manufacturing issues have started to impact on this. That said, recent investment in new production technology and NPD, combined with a major focus on investment and operational efficiencies across the whole of the business, means they are now poised for a period significant future growth.

The new Managing Director will report directly into the Group CEO and take full P&L responsibility for the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

The delivery of a detailed strategic plan for the business incorporating the short, medium and longer term goals
Undertaking a full operational review across all areas of the business in order to identify current inefficiencies and deliver a plan to drive improvements which in turn will significantly improve profit margins
Delivering significant profitable growth through the further development & introduction of new products to existing and new clients
Delivering growth in both existing and new markets by identifying opportunities presented through the introduction of new production technologies
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are looking to speak with business leaders with the following skills & experience:

Previous MD/GM within a high-volume manufacturer, within the B2B environment, ideally within a c£30m+ multi-site manufacturing business
Experience driving organisations through periods of significant challenge & subsequent growth
Strong operations and continuous improvement background augmented with commercial experience
Demonstrable experience of implementing and developing exceptional business processes
Experience of managing a large multi-site production facility
Business change & transformation experience
Proven experience in delivering increased sales into new markets
The successful candidate will be a hands-on business leader.  An individual with a positive mind set who works with pace and urgency to deliver results, whilst taking their team on the journey with them.

We are looking for rounded business professionals with strong strategic leadership expertise, an MD capable of identifying opportunities and making them a reality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manging Director to join a very successful business with significant and realistic growth aspirations, ensuring delivery of the strategic plan, ultimately taking the business to the next level.

In return our client is offering £Significant Six Figure Basic + Bonus + LTIP + Executive Benefits Package