Managing Director (Engineering Manufacturing)

Search Consultancy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of a globally renowned manufacturing client for a Managing Director (Engineering Manufacturing) in Manchester. The role drives tactical strategy across manufacturing, engineering, finance and IT, delivering continuous improvement and robust budgeted results.

The MD will lead safety excellence, accreditation programs and end-to-end operational performance, while shaping a high-performing, integrated leadership team in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent (Desirable)
• CIMA qualification (Desirable)
• Mechanical engineering background (Desirable)
• IOSH or equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience in senior management or board level role in Production/Distribution/Engineering environments
• Experience managing rapid growth companies

Responsibilities

• Support tactical implementation and strategy across Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance and IT
• Drive continuous improvement across all operations
• Identify and implement solutions for operational issues
• Plan and budget to meet KPIs and cost targets
• Drive safety culture and external accreditation for Safety/Quality/Environmental
• Oversee P&L and cost control
• Lead and coach teams and drive departmental integration

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Innovative problem solving

Self-motivated / initiative

Time management

Cost management

Flexible / adaptable

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CIMA qualified

Mechanical engineering background

IOSH or equivalent

Job description

Managing Director (Engineering Manufacturing) (Req/688092) Manchester, England

Salary: Excellent Contractual Benefits & Bonus

Attractive Salary & Package (Discuss at Interview)

Manchester

Permanent

We are thrilled to be working closely with our client, a globally renowned manufacturing business, recruiting for a new Managing Director as this incredible business heads towards an exciting period of growth and investment.

Your New Role

• To support the business in Tactical implementation and Strategy formation in all operational activities across Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance and IT
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all operations which will underpin the company's future expectations.
• To identify, understand and proactively implement appropriate solutions for operational issues or concerns and communicate them to the appropriate level throughout the business
• To forward plan in anticipation of potential issues, whilst ensuring operational KPIs are achieved
• To drive the company's safety culture to achieve excellence in safety and environment
• To ensure the company achieves and maintains relevant external accreditation for Safety / Quality and Environmental
• To seek out opportunities, considering and evaluating risk in order to enhance results, including generating creative solutions to ensure they deliver best-in class while managing operational risk
• To deliver effective cost control through budgetary planning and P&L management
• To be responsible for Site security and facilities management

Job Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and where applicable design and implement new ones
• Take responsibility to develop, lead and coach team, to minimise 'gaps' in staff job specific knowledge; including preparation of succession planning
• Control stock inventory using appropriate PI and stock take cycles thereby minimising stock loss and impacts on operational efficiency
• Ensure a culture of continuous development is developed and maintained across the business
• Deliver and improve department KPIs and take action quickly to ensure acceptable performance levels are achieved within budget and on-time.
• Plan, to budget, shift operational requirements including manpower planning
• Manage workforce including guidance, coaching, appraisals, training and employee relations to ensure we maximise resources to effectively deliver performance
• Integrate departments to ensure the operation runs to maximum efficiency
• Integrate and streamline supply chain activities to facilitate accurate forward planning and maximise efficient use of resources
• Understand and analyse issues and generate alternative solutions whilst realising the wider implications of their decisions
• Respond to changing priorities; balance multiple activities and competing priorities whilst remaining effective in all
• Develop, improve and maintain clear and well understood inter-departmental communications within the business
• Show ownership of problems and issues through proactive solution identification and determination to deliver the end goal within agreed timescales
• Lead by example, taking a "hands on approach to getting the job done", showing a genuine enthusiasm for their role and the company
• Be responsible for ensuring the team delivers superior quality of service to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Ensure staff maintain an acceptable timekeeping & attendance record, taking action to resolve where required by following employment best practice
• Be responsible for personal development
• Oversee the planned maintenance of all relevant vehicles / equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation

Your Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent (Desirable)
• CIMA qualified
• Mechanical Engineering background
• IOSH or equivalent (Desirable)

Your Experience

• Experience in a senior management or Board level role gained in a Production / Distribution / Engineering environment
• Experienced in managing companies experiencing rapid growth
• Excellent PC knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of using and implementing complex management systems (WMS, ERP etc)
• Proven track record of coaching, developing and team building
• Experience of Site move/reorganisation/major change a distinct advantage
• Experienced in implementing and managing within a framework of ISO accreditation

Skills and Aptitudes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Able to work using own initiative
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Flexible
• Ability to manage costs