Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected original equipment manufacturer in North Yorkshire seeks a Managing Director to shape and implement strategies for substantial growth. The role requires a leader with commercial expertise and experience in operational transformation, aimed at steering innovation and enhancing long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial leadership in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in driving profitable growth and operational transformation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute commercial and operational strategies for success.
• Set targets and manage operations while identifying growth opportunities.
• Foster collaboration across teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Operational excellence

Education

Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

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Our client is a highly regarded, privately-owned original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in North Yorkshire, it serves a loyal and diverse UK customer base, while also exporting to markets including the USA, Europe and the Middle East. Innovation and long-term partnerships are at the heart of its approach, with growing investment in two emerging eCommerce businesses adding further dynamism. With ambitious plans for the future and an exciting new phase of product launches, the business is now seeking a strategic, commercially minded leader to help shape and implement a bold vision for growth.

The Role

As Managing Director, you will define and execute commercial and operational strategies to ensure long-term success. Your role will include setting clear targets, driving continuous improvement, managing operations, identifying growth opportunities, and fostering collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successful commercial leadership within the manufacturing sector, with experience in driving profitable growth and operational transformation. They should be degree-educated in Manufacturing or Engineering (or have equivalent experience) and demonstrate strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and financial awareness. Expertise in high- and low-volume manufacturing methods and operational excellence techniques is also essential.

The candidate should be a positive and emotionally intelligent leader with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach suited to a growing business. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to build relationships internally and externally are highly valued. A results-driven mindset, combined with integrity, innovation, and organisational excellence, is key.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in an innovative, reliable and respected business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Helen O'Brien in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.