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- We are looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader who is equally comfortable on the factory floor, engaging with customers, developing managers and reporting to the Board of Directors.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening operational performance, developing management capability, expanding the customer base and positioning the business for long-term sustainable growth.
The Opportunity:
- Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will assume overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the business.
- Initially, the successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in strengthening operational disciplines, improving workflow and production planning, mentoring managers and supervisors, and establishing management systems that support continued growth.
- As the business develops, the focus should progressively shift from day-to-day operational involvement towards strategic leadership, business development and organisational growth
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Business Management
- Lead and develop all business functions, including Operations, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, and Administration.
- Develop the capability of managers and supervisors through coaching, mentoring, and accountability.
- Build a strong leadership culture that promotes ownership, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
- Implement systems, structures, and processes that reduce dependence on individuals and strengthen the organisation.
- Report monthly to the Board of Directors on operational, commercial, and financial performance.
Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
- Provide hands-on leadership across all manufacturing operations.
- Improve production flow and factory efficiency.
- Optimise workflow, planning, and scheduling.
- Reduce bottlenecks, downtime, and waste.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Ensure preventative maintenance programmes are effectively implemented.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.
- Ensure ISO systems and operational disciplines are maintained and continuously improved.
Commercial Leadership
- Develop and implement the company's business development strategy.
- Identify new markets and growth opportunities.
- Personally manage key customer relationships.
- Visit existing and prospective customers.
- Lead the preparation and review of strategic quotations and commercial proposals.
- Collaborate with customers to identify new products and manufacturing opportunities.
Financial Leadership
- Develop annual operating budgets.
- Monitor profitability, cash flow, and working capital.
- Drive cost control initiatives.
- Improve operational efficiencies and profit margins.
- Present monthly financial and operational reports to the Board of Directors.
People & Culture
- Build a high-performance culture.
- Foster employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
- Develop and retain high-performing employees.
- Promote continuous learning and professional development.
- Drive a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Encourage innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
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Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, or Business Management.
- 8–15 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior operational leadership position.
- Strong experience in metal pressing, fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship management skills.
- Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Enjoys solving complex operational challenges.
- Develops and mentors people rather than simply managing them.
- Comfortable making strategic decisions on both the factory floor and in the boardroom.
- Builds and maintains strong customer relationships.
- Driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Leads by example with integrity and accountability.
- Understands that sustainable business success is achieved by developing capable people and implementing effective systems.
- Demonstrates a hands-on leadership style with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
- Committed to achieving high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.
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