General Manager

Euravia Engineering & Supply Co Ltd, a part of Magellan Aerospace, has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager.

Full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7:45am – 4:30pm / Friday 7:45am – 12:15pm (flexibility to work additional hours in support of the business plus some travel will be required).

Job location: Colne Road, Kelbrook, Lancashire BB18 6SN.

The General Manager is responsible for all facilities on the Division/Site. The core responsibility is to assume full P&L accountability for the business and work with the Regional Director Operations to refine, develop and oversee the implementation of a strategic business plan, aligned with the overall corporate strategy for Magellan.

The General Manager will apply strong leadership and relationship management skills to deliver a cultural change and take our facility from its current state through a multi-year journey to becoming a world-class facility as a part of the Magellan Portfolio. The right candidate will model good behaviours, setting core priorities against the multi-year action plan, acting as a leader, coach and manager for the heads of function.

The incumbent should assess existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and help formalize and implement scalable processes and procedures across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring structure, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and compliance within a highly technical and regulated environment.

Perks and Benefits:

• A company culture that promotes work-life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc.
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine and oversee the implementation of a long- and short-term strategic business and cultural change plan, aligned to corporate strategy/objectives.
• Strategically align with customers, understanding their needs and drivers, to develop plans which include commitments to delivery, performance measures, and price.
• Proactively participate and work with the Director of Business Development and VP Business Development to ensure the long-term goals of the facility and the customer align.
• Set measurable financial goals (short & long term) that drive profitable business growth.
• Work closely with finance to ensure that you oversee and are supported on delivering against all financial metrics, including cash and asset management, reporting, corporate & regulatory policies.
• Oversee development of comprehensive annual business plan (including budgets, forecasts, and operational targets).
• Ensure divisional operating structure is optimally aligned to achieve efficiencies, also for growth.
• Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of manufacturing team to ensure long-term health, productivity, with a high-performance culture.
• Ensure appropriate skills and staffing levels are maintained and making suggestions and insights on the long-term structure of the business.
• Improve facility performance by successful implementation and maintenance of Corporate MOS (Magellan Operating System).
• Work with the Head of CI to create a long-term multi-year CI strategy.
• Utilize agreed performance metrics to measure ongoing strategic success and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop in-depth understanding of the business, building an initial report/strategy that highlights the high priority challenges.
• Ensure all internal business systems are operating optimally to direct, monitor and measure company resources.
• Develop a strong and well-functioning senior management team.
• Work with the growing safety and quality teams to ensure a strong safety and quality first culture.
• Lead from the front in a multidisciplinary team that guides, motivates and develops all staff.
• Grow and develop the site SLT, ensuring compliance with Company policies.
• Establish and maintain a regular internal and management review process.
• Develop a culture of operational excellence, creative thought, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Be a champion for change and a people-focused culture.

MRO Essential Duties & Requirements:

• UK CAA Part-145 compliance ownership: liaison with Accountable Manager, readiness for audits and MOE change governance.
• Full responsibility as accountable manager at a respected EASA 145 approved MRO facility.
• Model leadership values and behaviours for the Euravia team.
• Provide business reporting and analytics to the corporate senior team.
• Maintain operational compliance in line with relevant safety agencies such as EASA and CAA.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Academic: Degree in Business/Aerospace/Engineering or similar. MBA/Chartered Member of the institute of Engineering/Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.
• Professional Accreditations: Project Management certification an asset. MRO experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience: P&L responsibility of a company, branch or division of a relevant size and scope. Senior management experience with precision/custom engineering manufacturing.
• Operations experience using lean manufacturing tools. Experience building and supporting a strong union relationship.
• Experience delivering cultural change and working closely with the HR function and leaders.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, knowledge of SAP desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated mentoring/people development experience. Aerospace industry experience an asset.
• Experience with leading Multi Site operations an asset.

Key Competencies:

• Building and leading successful teams.
• Developing Talent.
• Experience putting together multi-year business growth plans.
• Establishing Partnerships.
• Customer Engagement and relationship growth.
• Financial Acumen and an understanding of the P and L, PBIT, key financial metrics and drivers.
• Leading wholesale organisational and culture change.
• Operational Decision Making.
• Setting Business Strategies.
• Developing a one team approach.
• Taking a business on a multi-phase journey/project.

Other Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Strong relationship builder.
• Flexible and open-minded to outsourcing, strategic partnering and virtual work environments.
• Strong mentor, coach and motivator.
• Confident and comfortable with challenging the status quo constructively.
• Experience sharing best practice.
• Ability to travel 10-20% within the region.

About us:

Euravia Engineering, A Magellan Aerospace Company is a specialist aviation company providing high quality, cost-effective maintenance, repair and overhaul services for a wide range of gas turbines. Our focus is to address the Customer's unique individual requirements, delivering first class turboprop engine performance and reliability alongside peerless customer service.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.