General Manager

Executive Network Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A major manufacturing company in Kent is seeking a General Manager to spearhead improvements across multiple sectors. You will oversee P&L responsibilities and foster strong communication with direct reports in Operations, Sales, Engineering, and HSE. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in senior management within manufacturing, with a proven track record of growth and strategic planning. This role offers an attractive salary up to £95,000, car allowance, and bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Senior Management role within manufacturing.
• Experience in developing teams from Engineering to Sales.
• Ability to manage P&L effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and budget-compliant operations.
• Lead and develop strategy for business areas.
• Drive health and safety culture on site.

Skills

Senior management success

Team development

Strong communication

Education

Qualification in Engineering (Degree, HNC, HND)

Job description

Overview

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 and Compensation

Role: General Manager
Salary: up to £95,000 (depending on experience) + car allowance + bonus + benefits
Location: Kent

Key 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
• 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

• Tangible record of Success in a 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.

Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation (no URL). Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services