General Manager - Manufacturing

FPR Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company seeks a General Manager for its Aerospace division in Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team of 160 professionals in a well-established firm known for its critical contributions to aircraft safety and efficiency. As the site leader, you will engage across all management levels, driving operational excellence and taking on exciting projects that evolve the site's capabilities. If you possess a strong background in operational leadership and are ready to make a significant impact in the Aerospace sector, this role offers a rewarding challenge in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational leadership within manufacturing.
• Experience managing large teams and engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Improve delivery performance and maintain quality standards.
• Drive profitable growth through efficiency and capability enhancements.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Effective Communication

Team Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Efficiency Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

MBA or Advanced Business Management Qualification

Job description

General Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Hampshire, UK | Package: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Car allowance

An innovative manufacturing company providing advanced mechanical assemblies to the Aerospace sector is seeking a General Manager.

This is a chance to become site leader of a well-established, highly reputable Aerospace Manufacturer whose solutions are critical to the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft!

With your effective communication skills combined with ambition, you'll be able to build upon their operational excellence by taking on more exciting projects. These could be high-value, low-volume projects that will continuously evolve the site's capabilities and continue to cement their status within the industry.

As a proven and leading Operations professional, this is an opportunity for the right leader to join a vertically integrated Aerospace manufacturer who designs, machines, builds, tests, and distributes high-performance mechanical devices globally. As this site's General Manager, you will lead 160 professionals on site, effectively engaging across all levels of Management and continuing to share and promote the site's vision.

What are the main accountabilities?

Working cross-functionally with your teams to improve delivery performance, maintain quality performance, and drive profitable growth through improvements in efficiency, capacity, and capability.

What We are Looking For:

• An engaging leader who can communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders across the business.
• Proven track record of Operational leadership.
• Experience gained within a well-regulated and mid to low volume manufacturing environment.
• Success managing teams of 100+ professionals and board involvement.
• Experience within vertically integrated operations.
• Degree in Engineering or Business, with an MBA or advanced business management qualification.
• Aerospace industry experience is desirable yet not essential.

We encourage applications from candidates across the UK who are open to relocating; immediate commutable areas are Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Havant, Winchester, Fareham, Aldershot.

If you wish to discuss this role in more detail and discreetly, please contact Neil Williams at FPR Group on 02392-483-944, or click on 'Apply Now' to send your CV to us. We will review and come back to you swiftly! FPR Group is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.

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