Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious manufacturing business in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead its growth and transformation. This role involves shaping the strategic growth plan, overseeing daily operations, driving product innovation, and inspiring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing, outstanding stakeholder management skills, and a people-first leadership style. Join a forward-thinking company that values authenticity and aims for sustainable growth while building strong relationships with employees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing with a commercial focus.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the company’s strategic growth plan with the leadership team.
• Oversee operations across sales, marketing, supply chain, and production.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Strategic agility

Financial acumen

Job description

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A highly successful, ambitious, and growing manufacturing business in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead it through an exciting phase of planned growth and transformation. With a modern, state-of-the-art facility and a loyal, diverse customer base, the business is exceptionally well positioned for the next stage of its journey.

This is a confidential search for an exceptional leader with a proven track record in manufacturing. The successful candidate will be responsible for evolving and diversifying the business while building trust with employees, customers, investors, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and execute the company’s strategic growth plan in partnership with the leadership team
• Oversee day-to-day operations across sales, marketing, supply chain, and production, ensuring efficiency and commercial performance
• Drive product innovation, service development, and market expansion
• Identify and pursue new opportunities and partnerships within the sector
• Inspire and lead a high-performing team, maintaining a collaborative, inclusive, and values-led culture
• Champion succession planning, career development, and employee growth
• Strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring:

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong commercial focus
• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• A track record of leading organisations through significant change, including acquisitions and/or successful exits
• A people-first, low-ego leadership style, with the visibility, energy, and hands-on approach to engage teams at all levels
• Strategic agility, with the ability to respond to evolving market needs and customer demands
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, cash flow, and investor relations
• Ideally, strong ties to Norfolk or the surrounding area to support a regular presence at the facility

If you're a manufacturing leader passionate about driving sustainable growth and building high-performing teams through authentic, values-led leadership, we’d love to hear from you.