Managing Director

Newman Stewart; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman Stewart is seeking a Managing Director to lead strategic growth in a respected manufacturing firm. This role involves defining commercial strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering team collaboration. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in manufacturing, proven leadership skills, and a degree in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful commercial leadership within the manufacturing sector.
• Expertise in high- and low-volume manufacturing methods and operational excellence techniques.
• Strong communication skills and a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute commercial and operational strategies for long-term success.
• Set clear targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage operations and identify growth opportunities across teams.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial awareness

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Newman Stewart

Operations Manager at Newman Stewart Ltd

Managing Director

Competitive salary + benefits package

North Yorkshire

Our Client

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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