General Manager - Manufacturing (assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs)

Unipart Manufacturing; Coventry; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension

Bonus

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart Manufacturing in Coventry is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project and seeks a General Manager to lead site mobilisation and embed The Unipart Way.

You will own end-to-end accountability for building a 200+ person site within 16 weeks, driving operational delivery and shaping the contract into a standalone business unit.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or business.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing is required/advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead site mobilisation and workforce planning to build 200+ team mobilisation.
• Own full P&L and budgeting, driving cost efficiency and growth opportunities.
• Oversee safety, environment, quality, and throughput across lines.
• Embed The Unipart Way and continuous improvement tools across all shifts.
• Engage with Manufacturing Partner Strategy and customer liaison at senior level.
• Scale-up leadership for volume-driven plant (100–250+ staff) during rapid growth.
• Demonstrate experience in electrification/electromechanical assembly or complex automotive operations.

Skills

People leadership

P&L management

Operational excellence

Supply chain management

Electrification assembly

Education

Degree in engineering or business

Tools

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart's Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this role carries full end-to-end accountability for building a 200+ person site from the ground up within 16 weeks.

We are seeking a high-velocity, commercially sharp General Manager to lead site mobilisation, embed Unipart Way systems, drive operational delivery, and position this contract to evolve into a standalone business unit.

As part of your key responsibilities you'll focus on:

• Rapid Workforce Mobilisation - Lead workforce planning, talent resourcing, and onboarding to scale operations from 0 to 200+ team members within 4 months
• P&L and Commercial Leadership - Take full P&L accountability, managing budgets, driving cost efficiency, optimising resource allocation, and identifying accretive growth opportunities
• Operational Excellence - Oversee site Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and daily throughput across electrification assembly and injection moulding lines
• Culture and The Unipart Way - Embed Unipart Way systems, continuous improvement tools, and problem-solving methodologies across all shifts, serving as a role model
• Partner and Customer Engagement - Act as senior operational liaison, supporting the Manufacturing Partner Strategy, managing
• Scale-Up Leadership - Proven track record as a General Manager or Operations Director leading volume-driven manufacturing plants (100-250+ colleagues) through rapid growth or mobilisation
• Technical Expertise - Experience in electrification/electromechanical assembly, injection moulding, or complex automotive/industrial operations
• Lean Mastery - Deep understanding of continuous improvement tools (The Unipart Way, Lean, Six Sigma) and employee engagement systems
• Commercial Acumen - Strong background in full P&L ownership, customer relationship management, and driving strategic execution
• Qualifications - Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or business discipline; Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core

Up to £90,000 plus car/car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme