Strategic General Manager: P&L, Manufacturing & Growth

Lawson Fuses; Thame; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Electric seeks a visionary General Manager for its LEUK business in the UK, based at the Thame plant. You will hold full P&L responsibility and lead a seasoned team to drive growth in current and new markets, including sustainable energy, while championing continuous improvement across a state-of-the-art factory.

You will shape strategy, oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and aftersales, and report to the COO.

Qualifications

• Highly commercial, customer service-driven experience at a Senior Management level.
• Strong sales and manufacturing background – high level of commercial acumen with broad experience of developing and implementing short to long-range objectives and strategies to achieve business goals.
• Significant experience of working in a complex, matrix organisation with multiple Stakeholders. International experience would be an advantage.
• Proven capability of operating successfully at a senior management level in a profitable business.
• Proven track record as a highly effective people manager, leading multi-discipline teams that drive operational effectiveness.
• Strong financial acumen including planning and cost control capabilities and proven experience of managing budgets.
• Deep understanding of, and an ability to manage, the factors that influence business results
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to delegate authority, allowing people to do their jobs within agreed parameters.
• Effectively recognise and manage conflict with the ability to perform calmly in high pressure situations
• Strong interpersonal, communications and presentation skills
• Degree educated, preferably an MBA, in a relevant discipline such as business administration, or business management is essential. A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Company business strategy, key goals and initiatives to enable operations to gain competitive advantage.
• Produce UK budgets and UK business plans (MTP) to meet budget and planning schedule.
• Improve the overall financial and KPI performance of the business.
• Lead a culture of performance excellence with a strong leadership team.
• Manage manufacturing and production operation to meet delivery timings.
• Provide pre and post-sales technical support to UK customers and salespeople.
• Support the sales team in collaboration with the Global Sales Director.
• Develop internal talent and source high-calibre UK talent.
• Provide L1/L2 technical support to UK customers and regions.
• Drive Leading Responsibly Compliance framework and risk management.

Skills

Senior management

Sales background

Manufacturing background

Financial acumen

Budget management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Delegation

Conflict management

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA

Engineering degree desirable

Job description

Lucy Electric seeks a visionary General Manager for its LEUK business in the UK, based at the Thame plant. You will hold full P&L responsibility and lead a seasoned team to drive growth in current and new markets, including sustainable energy, while championing continuous improvement across a state-of-the-art factory.

You will shape strategy, oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and aftersales, and report to the COO.