Managing Director

Managing Director - Manufacturing & Engineering Business

This is a well established and growing UK manufacturing business, profitable and working in a strong niche area.

Operating within a specialist engineering and industrial sector, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business serves a diverse customer base across many sectors and is recognised as a market leader within its niche.

This is a broad leadership role with full responsibility for the overall performance of the business, encompassing sales, commercial strategy, finance, operations, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service.

Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for delivering sustainable growth, driving operational excellence and developing a high-performance culture across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading the overall strategic direction and performance of the business.

* Driving profitable revenue growth through commercial and sales leadership.

* Developing and executing long-term business plans and growth strategies.

* Providing leadership across manufacturing, operations, supply chain and customer service functions.

* Ensuring robust financial management, budgeting and performance control.

* Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability.

* Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.

* Leading, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary leadership team.

* Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence.

* Supporting investment, innovation and future growth initiatives.

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute senior leader with a proven track record of delivering growth and operational improvement within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

* Previous Managing Director, General Manager, Divisional Director or Business Unit leadership experience.

* Full P&L accountability within a manufacturing or engineering business.

* Strong commercial and sales leadership capability.

* Experience leading manufacturing, operations and supply chain functions.

* Excellent financial acumen and strategic planning skills.

* A track record of driving growth, improving performance and delivering sustainable profitability.

* Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.

* A hands-on, pragmatic approach combined with strategic vision.

Experience within specialist manufacturing, engineered products, industrial equipment, automotive, capital equipment or related sectors would be highly advantageous.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a successful and respected business with significant potential for future growth.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

* Shape the future direction of the organisation.

* Influence strategic investment decisions.

* Lead a talented and experienced management team.

* Drive meaningful operational and commercial improvement.

* Create lasting value for customers, employees and shareholders.

This role will suit an energetic, commercially driven leader who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with operational execution and who thrives in an environment where they can make a genuine impact.

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