General Manager (Engineering)

Team Jobs - Commercial; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a results-driven General Manager to lead a key division within a prominent UK engineering firm. This dynamic role involves managing over 100 employees while driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. With a focus on continuous improvement and strategic leadership, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organization. If you have a strong background in engineering and a passion for fostering high-performing teams, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in a fast-growing environment.

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, particularly in sheet metal and fabrication.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving business growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workforce of 100+ employees, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Control operational budgets and ensure profitability targets are met.

Skills

Senior Management Experience

Operational Leadership

P&L Management

Customer Service Excellence

Process Improvement

Team Development

Commercial Acumen

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious, results- driven General Manager with Engineering Industry experince to make a real impact within a fast-growing, dynamic organisation.

Our client is a one of the UK's leading engineering firms is looking for a commercially driven, hands on leader to shape the future of a key division within a thriving business.

Reporting directly into the MD you will be managing a workforce of 100+ employees, providing strategic and operational leadership, effectively driving efficiencies, managing the full P&L ensuring all business and profitability targets are consistently achieved.

Extensive senior management experience within an engineering environment is required for this position (sheet metal, fabrication and laser cutting preferred).

Responsibilities

* Fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

* Managing 100 + employees, including oversight of recruitment, training and development, performance management, succession planning, and disciplinary procedures.

* Ensuring exceptional levels of customer satisfaction across all areas of the business through the delivery of high-quality service and operational excellence.

* Controlling operational budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring all business and profitability targets are consistently achieved.

* Leading continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive operational efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

* Overseeing all departmental functions to ensure alignment with company objectives and that performance targets are met or exceeded.

Knowledge, Skills, 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

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