UK General Manager

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global precision manufacturer in the West Midlands is seeking a UK General Manager to lead their manufacturing site. This hands-on role requires a capable leader with strong manufacturing credentials to drive strategy, manage operations, and maintain full P&L accountability. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure company growth and adhere to high standards of safety and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and operational excellence skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate teams.
• Proven track record in driving strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive the UK manufacturing strategy and ensure policy adherence.
• Manage site operations with full P&L accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Manufacturing strategy

Team leadership

P&L management

Operational excellence

Job description

In support of a PE-backed, UK-headquartered, fast-growth, global, precision pressing and stamping manufacturer and distributor, we are seeking a new UK General Manager to continue the business plan for growth (medical / industrial / other sectors), both organically and through diversification into new market sectors.

Supporting their existing manufacturing site in the West Midlands, this role requires an experienced, hands‑on, capable team player who will need to be practical, analytical and be capable of driving manufacturing strategy for this site. Reporting to the CEO and with close liaison with their sister site in East Europe, having strong manufacturing credentials you should be capable of hitting the ground running and be able to communicate at all levels from shop floor to Board level.

Dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer requirements, you should be capable of managing a site operation and be able to delegate effectively. With full P and L accountability, you will ensure policies and procedures are followed and developed to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Having an open, transparent and direct management style, you will have a high standard of integrity and business ethics and will be a hands‑on doer and agent for change. Key Responsibilities are Safety 1st, First Class Customer Satisfaction, Predictable Growth in EBITDA, Environmental and Social Responsibility.

In Addition

Key Relationships

• Working directly for the CEO and in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team in defining and deploying strategic business goals
• Directly leading and managing a range of internal functions and departments
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, HR and functional managers internationally

Governance / Leadership

• Work in collaboration with CEO to define and compile UK budget
• Lead UK business to deliver Group strategic drivers and delegate as required
• Coach and develop employees to optimise their capabilities
• Embrace and build an inclusive culture within the site and intercompany with sister sites
• Complete performance reviews and address employees issues or grievances and manage with HR
• Implement strategies in alignment with company initiatives

Supply Chain

• Control company costs, introducing tactical initiatives to improve cost effectiveness and gross margin, ensuring robust commercial systems and accurately processing of customer forecast/demand analysis and management into MRP/MPS
• Drive and migrate business tracking tools and report into Group ERP/MRP business system
• Evaluate and understand all aspects of commercial, financial and operational due diligence related to supplier performance, including but limited to (T & Cs, price, quality, delivery performance and ESG compliance)

Operations

• Safety first
• Collaborating with Sales and Engineering; effectively and efficiently managing NPI launch to production
• Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies, making change in the business to further develop a world class manufacturing centre of excellence
• Drive the companys operating capabilities to exceed customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals : allocating resources effectively
• Manage optimised number of qualified and competent tool room staff to maintain, overhaul and repair production tooling on all shifts
• Champion and collaborate with engineering on continuous improvement activities in all areas of production to improve labour productivity and efficiency
• Manage and continue to develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Qualifications

To support this role, candidates should be suitably qualified and have an experience range which supports an SME working,