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Managing Director

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

A brand new opportunity for a Managing Director with our client in Preston.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially driven strategist who can stabilise and transform a manufacturing-led SME. The successful candidate will improve financial performance, implement operational discipline, and build strong industry relationships while reinforcing the company’s UK manufacturing advantage.
Key Priorities
  * Develop and execute a clear turnaround and growth strategy.
  * Strengthen UK manufacturing operations, improving efficiency, productivity, and processes.
  * Drive financial performance with strong P&L leadership, cost control, and cash flow management.
  * Introduce scalable systems, operational structure, and performance accountability.
  * Expand relationships within existing accounts, identify new business opportunities mainly via networking and events.
About You
  * Proven senior leadership experience (MD, GM, or senior management) in manufacturing, apparel, or textiles.
  * Demonstrated success leading transformation in an SME environment.
  * Strong strategic capability combined with a hands-on operational approach.
  * Excellent financial acumen and experience managing P&L and business performance.
  * Experience improving manufacturing efficiency and implementing processes.
  * Well-connected networker with strong commercial instincts.
  * Credible leader able to engage teams and stakeholders during change.
  * An interest in apparel, gym or sports would be highly advantageous
  * This role will require some networking events over a weekend, so we do need someone with flexibility around working days
Why This Role
An opportunity to lead the transformation of a respected UK manufacturing brand and play a defining role in its next stage of growth.
Package to be discussed. If you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, then reach out now for more information

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