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General Manager
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
General Manager – Engineering Operations
Our Client has established itself as a market leader in precision engineering, fabrication, laser cutting, and specialist manufacturing services. With nearly 50 years of engineering excellence, they continue to progress as a company.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing organisations, as General Manager based in the Midlands.
* Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in operational excellence within engineering and manufacturing
* Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of the UK’s most innovative and award-winning engineering groups
* Do you have a reputation as a hands-on leader that can spearhead operations, drive growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing division
JOB PURPOSE
As General Manager, you will assume full P&L responsibility the Division, overseeing day-to-day operations while reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will lead a skilled workforce and be accountable for delivering operational efficiency, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic development across the division.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversee daily operations to ensure optimum productivity, quality, and safety standards are maintained across all manufacturing activities.
* Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive growth, operational improvement, and continuous innovation.
* Lead, mentor, and manage departmental leaders and frontline teams, ensuring effective recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning.
* Take ownership of divisional P&L, budget control, and financial forecasting, ensuring profitability targets are consistently achieved and exceeded.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute senior leader who brings a blend of hands-on, operational expertise, and people leadership. You’ll be comfortable navigating complex environments and driving performance with confidence and clarity.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Extensive senior management experience in engineering and manufacturing, ideally within metal-work, fabrication and welding.
* Strong track record of operational leadership, with demonstrable success in delivering financial growth and sustained business performance.
* Deep understanding of engineering production environments, lean manufacturing practices, and quality control systems.
* Commercially and financially aware, with experience in managing full P&L.
* Inspirational leadership style with a hands-on approach, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong cross-functional teams.
SALARY & BENEFITS
* Salary: £78k- £95K
* Midlands based
* Executive Bonus Scheme
* Company car allowance
* Mobile phone & laptop
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Employee Benefit Loan scheme
* Opportunities for further career progression
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