General Manager / Site Director
Lead a high-tech UK R&D and manufacturing site with full P&L ownership, shaping operational performance, innovation and international growth. This senior opportunity suits an engineering or manufacturing leader with strong commercial and people leadership.
This role is officially known as a Site Director
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Managing Director, Head of Operations, Head of Manufacturing, Plant Director, Plant Manager, Factory Director, Business Unit Director
Successful candidates can expect a strong benefits package, including a performance-based bonus, company car, 28 days’ annual leave plus statutory days, private medical cover and a 7.5% employer pension contribution.
SALARY: Competitive (depending on experience and qualifications) + Generous Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Hope Valley, Derbyshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to shape the performance and future direction of a high-tech UK operation within an international group.
As General Manager / Site Director you will lead a substantial R&D and manufacturing site, owning P&L performance and supporting a large multidisciplinary workforce.
The General Manager / Site Director will drive continuous improvement, innovation and effective leadership across engineering, manufacturing, finance, production and commercial functions.
Working with senior international stakeholders the General Manager / Site Director will combine operational insight with commercial judgement to support export-led growth and changing market demands.
DUTIES
Your duties as the General Manager / Site Director include:
Site and P&L Leadership: Lead the UK R&D and manufacturing/assembly operation with full P&L accountability, overseeing a substantial workforce and approximately £20 million in revenue
Operational Performance and Change: Identify improvement opportunities and implement strategies that increase efficiency and operational performance across the business
Innovation and R&D Environment: Create the conditions for high standards of innovation across standard and bespoke capital equipment development and manufacture
Leadership and Team Development: Provide inspiring leadership, coach the management team and strengthen capability across finance, engineering, manufacturing, production and commercial functions
Executive Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate forecasts, margins, financial performance, successes and challenges clearly to senior international stakeholders
Commercial and International Strategy: Direct activity in response to changing international markets, regulation, compliance and trade requirements
Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence: Support continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing processes and project management
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Engineering or a similar discipline, plus an additional qualification such as an MBA, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Manager or Chartered Director
Previous manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience and a successful track record in senior leadership within an engineering and/or manufacturing organisation
Strong understanding of manufacturing performance indicators, in-house engineering, sales, international business and export trade
Ability to identify and develop continuous improvement strategies across operations, engineering, manufacturing processes and project management
Inspiring leadership style with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels and develop managers across multidisciplinary functions
Strong commercial and business acumen with confidence working in a changing international environment
BENEFITS
End‑year performance‑based bonus scheme
Company car
Laptop, mobile and home office setup where relevant
Salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% employer contributions and death‑in‑service policy
28 days’ annual leave plus statutory days
Private medical health scheme
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
Sports and social events
Employee assistance programme
Free lunch on site every other week
Free fresh fruit
JOB REF: AWDO-P15188
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