At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a flagship manufacturing site and drive operational excellence across various departments.
- Company: Fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturer in high-precision components.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing.
- Other info: Career-defining opportunity with excellent growth potential in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Transform a site into a world-class manufacturing centre and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in management roles within manufacturing, strong leadership, and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturer of high-volume, high-precision, high-value components is seeking an experienced and driven UK General Manager to lead its flagship UK facility. Supplying into Medical Devices, eMobility, and Industrial Technologies, the business is on a steep growth trajectory, targeting revenues of over £45m by 2026.
The Role
- Full profit and loss (P&L) ownership of the UK site.
- Driving operational excellence across various departments, including manufacturing, supply chain, finance, toolroom, and EHSQ.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a team of around 225 employees in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment.
- Implementing strategies that focus on safety, customer satisfaction, EBITDA growth, and ESG responsibility.
- Transforming the site into a world-class manufacturing center of excellence.
- Partnering with Group leadership to shape and deliver long-term strategic goals.
What We're Looking For
- Over 10 years of proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Director, or Site MD within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- A demonstrable track record of P&L management and delivering operational improvements.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills, with the ability to be a team player and a decisive leader.
- Experience in high-volume, precision component manufacturing is highly desirable.
- A degree or higher qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing Systems.
- Excellent communication skills with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative, transparent style.
This is a career-defining leadership opportunity where you will lead a flagship manufacturing site, driving operational transformation and growth in a high-value, global market.
Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Administrative
- Industries: Manufacturing
- Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
UK General Manager employer: Brightbridge Executive Search
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturer at the forefront of high-precision component production in the West Midlands, where your leadership will directly impact our ambitious growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. With a focus on meaningful contributions and career advancement, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our flagship facility while being part of a supportive team dedicated to achieving exceptional results.
Contact Details:
Brightbridge Executive Search Recruitment Team
