General Manager

Technical Network Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A major manufacturing firm in Kent is seeking a General Manager to oversee business operations including P&L responsibility and managing diverse teams across Operations, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, HSE, and Finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing management and proven leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 with bonuses, as well as a package of benefits to support the right individual in influencing and developing the senior team.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonuses

Strong basic salary

Qualifications

• Tangible record of success in a Senior Management role in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience of developing different teams from Engineering, HSE to Sales.
• Demonstrating a history of achieving profit and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all areas of the business are delivering on time & on budget.
• Full responsibility of the P&L.
• Building and driving strategy around all areas of the business.
• Driving Health & Safety and working with HSE to develop a strong culture.
• Improving the performance of all direct reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualification in Engineering (Degree, HNC, HND)

Job description

Majorly backed Manufacturer in Kent are currently looking for a General Manager to lead the business.

With the business in a strong place & supplying into a number of different manufacturing sectors you will be responsible for the continuing improvement of the business whilst managing direct reports in Operations, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, HSE & Finance. You will have full P&L responsibility and must have experience.

Reporting into the Directors; the General Manager will be a strong communicator and will be a key advocate for Engagement with internal stakeholders, the workforce & any external stakeholders. You will be a key ambassador for Production Quality, Sales, Health & Safety, Your People, Cost & Delivery. You will be a key part of driving cultural change on site.

Role: General Manager

Salary: up to £95,000 (depending on experience) + bonus + benefits

Location: Kent

Key Responsibilities for the General Manager:

• Ensuring that all areas of the business are delivering on time & on budget
• Full responsibility of the P&L
• Building and driving strategy around all areas of the business
• Ability to manage all areas of the business from the Engineering aspects to the Sales, HSE & all of the shopfloor.
• Driving Health & Safety and working with HSE to develop a strong culture on site
• Providing overall direction in terms of cost effective operations & planning
• Assuring the continuing Quality of products
• Improving the performance of all of your direct reports as strong communication with them
• Ensuring that Sales & Customer Services are delivering the best experience for the customer

Key Requirements for the General Manager:

• Tangible record of Success in an Senior Management role in a Manufacturing environment
• Experience of developing a number of different teams from Engineering, HSE to Sales.
• Qualification in Engineering (Degree, HNC, HND) ideally
• Demonstrating a history achieving profit and business growth through effective planning, cost control & full P&L Leadership
• Strong communication skills is key; forging strong relationship with the headcount at the business

This is a great chance for the right General Manager to help a massively backed business to continue its journey of success. You will be a well rounded leader who will be able to influence and develop the senior team around you. In return there is a great package available – with a strong basic salary, car allowance and bonuses available.