Manufacturing Growth Leader & Strategy Director

W Talent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Job summary

W Talent has been appointed to find a Managing Director/General Manager for a Coventry-based engineering and manufacturing business entering a transformational growth phase. You will have full autonomy to shape strategy, drive commercial growth and lead operations across the organisation.

The role requires a proven track record in senior leadership within manufacturing, P&L ownership, and a passion for continuous improvement, lean principles and people development, with direct exposure to owners

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven P&L ownership with commercial accountability.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams across operations, engineering and commercial functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality and supply chain.
• Ability to influence at board/shareholder level while remaining visible across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the long-term business strategy with the owners.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth, new markets and increased revenue.
• Drive business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create a culture focused on accountability, performance and innovation.
• Take full ownership of business performance and profit & loss.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and margin improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and investment planning.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing operations

Strategic planning

Job description

W Talent has been appointed to find a Managing Director/General Manager for a Coventry-based engineering and manufacturing business entering a transformational growth phase. You will have full autonomy to shape strategy, drive commercial growth and lead operations across the organisation.

The role requires a proven track record in senior leadership within manufacturing, P&L ownership, and a passion for continuous improvement, lean principles and people development, with direct exposure to owners