Deputy General Manager in Ellesmere Port

We are recruiting a Deputy General Manager for a well-established, internationally recognised advanced manufacturing business operating at the forefront of specialist metals and materials production.  Supplying critical materials to industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy, advanced electronics and aerospace, the business is experiencing significant growth and investing in expanding its manufacturing capabilities and moving towards 24/7 operations.

Deputy General Manager

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Salary: £80,000 Neg

Job Role

• This is a pivotal senior leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to work closely with the General Manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day performance, development and continuous improvement of the site.
• Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager will oversee site operations across Production, Engineering, Quality and associated support functions.
• You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, improving manufacturing performance, developing the management team and supporting the company's ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in developing and delivering the site's operational strategy, annual business plan and budgets.
• Provide effective leadership across Production, Engineering and Quality.
• Assume overall site responsibility in the General Manager's absence.

• Monitor key operational KPIs, including safety, output, yield, cost, delivery and efficiency.
• Drive improvements in productivity, reliability and operational performance.

• Lead and support capital investment, expansion and improvement projects.
• Work closely with Engineering and Projects teams to deliver new plant and equipment through to commissioning.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and scaling of manufacturing processes from R&D into full-scale production.

• Maintain robust quality management systems and compliance with relevant ISO standards.

• Work alongside HR on recruitment, workforce planning, training and employee relations.
• Develop management capability and ensure consistent performance management.

Essential Experience:

• Extensive senior operations or manufacturing leadership experience, typically 8+ years, including at least 3 years at senior management level.
• Experience within chemical, metals, process or other regulated manufacturing environments / comah 
• Strong financial and budget management capabilities.
• Confident using operational KPIs and data to drive business performance.

Desirable:

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualification.

Current or recent positions held as operations manager, senior operations manager, site manager, assistant site manager, deputy site manager, general manager

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Significant leadership role within an established manufacturing operation.
• Play a key role in major expansion and capital investment projects.

If you are an established manufacturing or operations leader looking for your next senior leadership opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to find out more.

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