Managing Director

Page Executive; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Airborne UK is seeking a Managing Director to drive the next phase of growth and transformation. You will report to Airborne International's CEO and assume full responsibility for shaping a world-class manufacturing organisation in the UK.

The role focuses on delivering scalable production, strengthening leadership, and enhancing profitability through operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement within the UK market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing businesses through growth and transformation.
• Strong commercial insight paired with operational excellence.
• Hands-on leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Airborne UK through its next phase of growth and operational maturity.
• Execute production ramp-up for existing customer programmes with reliable delivery, quality and scalability.
• Establish connections with UK authorities and business networks.
• Build a high-performing organisation with strong leadership, talent development and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Improve operational excellence, delivery performance and profitability.

Job description

• Leadership of a high-growth, high potential business
• The autonomy to create a world-class organisation

• Leadership of a high-growth, high potential business
• The autonomy to create a world-class organisation

About Our Client

Airborne UK are a well-respected manufacturer of advanced composites based in the Thames Valley.

Job Description

The Managing Director will report directly to the CEO of Airborne International and will have full responsibility for leading Airborne UK through its next phase of growth and transformation.

Key Objectives

• Lead Airborne UK through its next phase of growth and operational maturity.
• Successfully execute the production ramp-up for existing customer programmes, ensuring reliable delivery, quality and scalability.
• Establish and improve connections with the relevant UK authorities and business networks.
• Build a high-performing organisation that is fit for its next stage of growth by strengthening leadership, developing talent and establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Improve operational excellence, delivery performance and overall profitability.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate is an experienced Managing Director or General Manager with a proven track record of leading manufacturing businesses through periods of growth and transformation. This individual combines strong commercial insight with operational excellence and enjoys building high-performing teams in a hands-on environment.

What's On Offer

Six-figure base salary, dependent on experience. Attractive benefits and bonus structure.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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