Manufacturing General Manager – Lean Ops & People Leadership

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV car

Private healthcare

13% final salary pension contribution

Free EV charging

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd in Hampshire seeks a General Manager/Operations Manager to lead the Southampton site, overseeing Production, Transport, Health & Safety and Quality, and directing a 60-80 strong team within a family-feel business that sits in a larger group.

You should have a solid track record in manufacturing leadership, with practical experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, and a sensible commercial / P&L mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing or industrial operations at a site level.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Background in mechanical engineering, metal processing or related manufacturing environments is ideal but sector-flexible.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the Southampton production and manufacturing operation, managing Production, Transport, Health & Safety and Quality.
• Lead an established team of approximately 60-80 employees.
• Develop strong relationships across the business, providing visible and engaging leadership and getting the very best out of your team.
• Support the Production Manager in maintaining high standards of production, shop-floor management and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles, business improvement and high standards of Health & Safety.
• Take responsibility for the commercial performance of the site, including P&L.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean manufacturing

P&L awareness

Health & Safety

Job description

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd in Hampshire seeks a General Manager/Operations Manager to lead the Southampton site, overseeing Production, Transport, Health & Safety and Quality, and directing a 60-80 strong team within a family-feel business that sits in a larger group.

You should have a solid track record in manufacturing leadership, with practical experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, and a sensible commercial / P&L mindset.