Site Director: High-Tech R&D & Manufacturing Leader

AWD online; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End‑year performance‑based bonus

Company car

Private medical health scheme

7.5% employer pension contribution

28 days' annual leave

Free lunch on site

Free fresh fruit

Job summary

AWD online seeks a General Manager / Site Director to lead a high‑tech UK R&D and manufacturing site with full P&L accountability and ~£20 million revenue. You will drive strategic direction, operational performance and international expansion within a global group.

The role focuses on leadership across engineering, manufacturing, finance, production, and commercial functions, delivering continuous improvement and strong commercial judgement to enable export-led growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or similar discipline; MBA or Chartered level qualifications are desirable.
• Senior leadership experience in engineering and/or manufacturing with P&L accountability.
• Strong commercial and international business acumen with export trade knowledge.
• Experience identifying and delivering continuous improvement across operations and project management.
• Inspiring leadership style and ability to develop managers across functions.

Responsibilities

• Site and P&L Leadership: UK R&D/manufacturing operation with full P&L accountability and ~£20m revenue.
• Operational Performance and Change: Implement strategies to improve efficiency and performance.
• Innovation and R&D: Foster high standards of innovation in capital equipment development and manufacture.
• Leadership and Team Development: Coach management and build capability across multiple functions.
• Executive Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate forecasts and financial performance to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial and International Strategy: Guide activity to respond to international markets and trade rules.
• Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence: Support CI across processes and project management.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder reporting

Continuous improvement

International/Export experience

Education

Engineering degree

MBA

Chartered Engineer

Chartered Manager

Chartered Director

Job description

AWD online seeks a General Manager / Site Director to lead a high‑tech UK R&D and manufacturing site with full P&L accountability and ~£20 million revenue. You will drive strategic direction, operational performance and international expansion within a global group.

The role focuses on leadership across engineering, manufacturing, finance, production, and commercial functions, delivering continuous improvement and strong commercial judgement to enable export-led growth.