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Managing Director

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Our client is a highly respected, technically advanced manufacturer of specialist glass and double glazed sealed units, supplying trade, commercial, and high‑performance markets. With continued investment in automation, quality systems, and production capability, we are now seeking a Managing Director to lead the next phase of operational excellence and strategic growth.

The Opportunity

As Managing Director, you will take full responsibility for all day- to - day functions across the business, ensuring operational efficiency, commercial performance, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who understands the unique demands of glass processing and sealed unit manufacturing within high volume quality critical production environments.

Key Responsibilities

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    Operational leadership — The Managing Director will oversee all production, processing, quality, logistics, and commercial functions

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    Strategic planning — Drive business performance, efficiency, and long‑term growth

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    Manufacturing excellence — Ensure consistent output, product quality, and compliance with industry standards

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    Team leadership — Lead, mentor, and develop management teams across operations and support functions

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    Customer & commercial oversight — Maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers

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    Financial control — Manage budgets, cost control, forecasting, and profitability

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    Continuous improvement — Champion lean processes, automation, and operational innovation

About You

The Managing Director will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in glass processing, sealed unit manufacturing in the fenestratiion or independant sectors.

Essential Experience

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    Operations management within glass, IGU, or fenestration manufacturing

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    Strong understanding of toughening, cutting, CNC processing, IGU lines, and quality systems

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    Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams in a fast‑paced production environment

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    Commercial awareness and confidence making strategic decisions

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    A leadership style that is structured, decisive, and people‑focused

What We Offer

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    Competitive executive‑level salary and performance‑based incentives

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    Full autonomy to shape operational strategy and business direction

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    A stable, well‑invested manufacturing environment with strong market demand

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    The opportunity to lead a respected specialist glass and sealed unit manufacturer into its next phase of growth

If you are in senior operations management looking for that step up or are currently the general manager or managing director looking for a move then, please send a CV in the strictest confidence, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible

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