General Manager

General Manager – RF & Microwave Electronics

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Manager to join a specialist RF and microwave technology business, part of a wider international group. Based onsite at the company's purpose-built facility near the Bavaria-Saxony border, this pivotal role combines strong commercial leadership with hands-on operational oversight.

The position is ideal for a commercially focused, entrepreneurial leader with proven experience in business development and operational management within engineering/manufacturing environments. It offers full responsibility for running the company (as Geschäftsführer), exposure to senior stakeholders across the group, and the potential to progress to Managing Director level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations across sales, engineering, production, and quality, ensuring overall business performance.
• Drive business growth through proactive key account management, customer engagement, and new business development.
• Develop new markets and ensure delivery of annual revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Take full P&L ownership, including budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Provide leadership across all functions, ensuring continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support and develop the internal sales team while engaging directly with customers.
• Collaborate with the Group CTO and international colleagues to align strategy and leverage cross-selling opportunities.
• Represent the company on the local board and contribute to group-level reporting.
• Ensure compliance with German legislation, H&S requirements, and wider group policies.

Requirements

• Fluent in German and English (essential).
• Proven background in senior leadership, with a track record in business development and growth delivery.
• Experience in RF/microwave, electronics, aerospace, defence, or related technology sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, develop, and grow new markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small, highly skilled teams in lean SME environments.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with full P&L responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and solutions-focused, comfortable balancing operational oversight with customer-facing duties.
• Degree or management-level qualification required; technical qualifications advantageous.
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly within Germany and internationally.

Application

To apply for this General Manager - RF & Microwave Electronics role based in Bavaria-Saxony (Berg, Hof, Germany), please send your CV to: kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or Call: +44 1582 878 830 / +44 7961 158 784