General Manager

Magellan Aerospace; Borough of Pendle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aviation company in the UK seeks a General Manager to oversee operations, ensuring P&L accountability and implementing strategic plans. The position demands strong leadership skills and a commitment to cultural change, aiming to establish a world-class facility. Ideal candidates possess extensive senior management experience in precision engineering, familiarity with lean manufacturing, and the ability to mentor teams effectively. Benefits include a supportive work culture and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Performance related bonus

Career development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Monthly treats and discounts

Long Service Awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free parking

Qualifications

• Senior management experience with precision/custom engineering manufacturing.
• Experience using lean manufacturing tools.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full P&L accountability and implement strategic business plans.
• Lead cultural change towards a world-class facility.
• Assess workflows and formalize scalable processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship management

Operational decision making

Financial acumen

Mentoring experience

Education

Project Management certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Manager – Euravia Engineering

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

Full-time, permanent position. Working Monday-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 and some travel will be required.

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

Responsibilities

• The General Manager is responsible for all facilities on the Division/Site. The core responsibility of the General Manager 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.
• This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

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

Professional Accreditations

• Project Management certification an asset.
• MRO experience is highly desirable but not essential, exposure to business development and strong interpersonal skills highly desirable.

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 to build a one team culture.
• Experience with introducing and implementing core basics as well as experience of what world class manufacturing facilities should look like and deliver.
• 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 as options to traditional thinking. Strong mentor, coach and motivator.
• Demonstrates values consistent with the culture, management and operating style expected of Magellan employees.
• Confident and comfortable with challenging the status quo constructively, capable of supporting a culture of peer to manager and peer to peer accountability.
• Experience sharing best practice.
• Poise and politically astute.
• Ability to travel 10-20% within the region.

Company Overview

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 – with particular expertise in the Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6 engine series. Operating from four purpose-built, fully FAA and EASA approved facilities in Lancashire, England, Euravia offers a Total Support framework for PT6 Engine Operators around the world. Our focus is to address the Customer's unique individual requirements, delivering first class turboprop engine performance and reliability alongside peerless customer service, with efficient turn times and cost-effective pricing. 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. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!