General Manager (Engineering)

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a General Manager to drive operational excellence and profitability within a key division. This role involves managing over 100 employees, ensuring customer satisfaction, and implementing strategic initiatives for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience in an engineering environment and a proven track record of business growth.

Benefits

Company Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Mobile

Free car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension scheme

Employee Benefit Loan scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in engineering.
• Track record of driving business growth and profitability.
• Strong understanding of P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workforce of 100+ employees and oversee recruitment and training.
• Control operational budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Financial Management

Customer Service Excellence

Team Development

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious, results-driven General Manager with Engineering Industry experience to make a real impact within a fast-growing, dynamic organization. Our client is one of the UK's leading engineering firms seeking a commercially driven, hands-on leader to shape the future of a key division within a thriving business. Reporting directly to the MD, you will manage a workforce of 100+ employees, providing strategic and operational leadership, effectively driving efficiencies, managing the full P&L, and ensuring all business and profitability targets are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities

1. Foster a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
2. Manage 100+ employees, including oversight of recruitment, training and development, performance management, succession planning, and disciplinary procedures.
3. Ensure exceptional levels of customer satisfaction across all areas of the business through the delivery of high-quality service and operational excellence.
4. Control operational budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure all business and profitability targets are consistently achieved.
5. Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive operational efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
6. Oversee all departmental functions to ensure alignment with company objectives and that performance targets are met or exceeded.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive senior management experience within an engineering environment, ideally with a strong background in sheet metal, fabrication, and laser cutting operations.
• A demonstrable track record of driving business growth and delivering sustained profitability, with a strong commitment to customer service excellence.
• In-depth understanding of management profit and loss accounts, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, combined with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers, creating a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Energetic, confident, and hands-on leadership approach, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to inspire those around you.

Benefits

• Company Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Mobile
• Free car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Employee Benefit Loan scheme

For a confidential conversation and to hear more, please contact (phone number removed). INDCP