General Manager Manufacturing

Job Reference: BBBH77985

Posted by: Lindsay Cunliffe

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Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Coventry, UK
Negotiable

Description of role:

General Manager

Full Time

Attractive Salary & Benefits

West Midlands

The company has 40 years experience who have grown from a small welding & fabrication company to one of the largest contract manufacturing companies in Europe – supplying OEMs and small businesses alike.

This role offers the perfect platform for a high-performing, self-motivated leader to shape the future of a key division within a thriving business.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing strategic and operational leadership, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
  • Ensure exceptional levels of customer satisfaction across all areas of the business through the delivery of high-quality service and operational excellence.
  • Control operational budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring all business and profitability targets are consistently achieved.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive operational efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
  • Oversee all departmental functions to ensure alignment with company objectives and that performance targets are met or exceeded across the board.


Knowledge, Skills, Experience

  • Extensive senior management experience within an engineering environment, ideally with a strong background in sheet metal, fabrication and laser cutting operations.
  • A demonstrable track record of driving business growth and delivering sustained profitability, with a strong commitment to customer service excellence.
  • In-depth understanding of management profit and loss accounts, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, combined with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.

Company Benefits

  • Company car allowance,
  • Mobile
  • Bonus scheme
  • Free car parking

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