Position: General Manager Location: Elland Salary:- Circa £75k - £80k Reports To: Group Fleet & Engineering Director A local engineering and automotive manufacturing company are now looking to recruit a General Manager to join their team. This is a brand new position that has come about due to growth with the group of companies. They are looking for an operational focussed General Manager who can review costings, P&L and efficiencies and improvements. This is a blank canvass and ideal for someone wanting to make their mark. General Manager - Job Summary The General Manager will be the primary technical lead for vehicle builds within our vehicle fabrication operations, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality components and vehicles on time and within budget. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes. General Manager - Key Duties and Responsibilities * Project Planning and Management: Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned builds from concept to delivery. * Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones, and track progress to ensure deadlines are met. * Technical Oversight: Provide technical support throughout designated projects. * Interpret customer design requirements, data sheets, drawings, and specifications to establish methods of manufacture and create necessary manufacturing aids and process drawings. * Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams, including design, development, manufacturing, quality, and finance, as well as external suppliers and contractors, to ensure seamless project execution and resolve problems. * Quality Control and Compliance: Monitor project compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Oversee quality control processes and initiate corrective actions when necessary. * Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the procurement of materials and equipment, manage project budgets, track costs, and report on financial status to stakeholders. * Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement: Identify potential problems or technical issues and lead the team in developing and implementing effective solutions. * Drive continuous improvement activities and capture lessons learned for future projects. General Manager - Required Skills and Qualifications The ideal candidate will come from the Automotive or Fabrication Industry or similar as a General Manager, Operations Manager or Project Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience: * Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes * (e.g., welding, assembly, presswork). * Experience with P&L and costings * Experience with LEAN and Continuous Improvement * Ideally have an Engineering Qualification such as HNC, HND or BEng * Desirable - Familiarity with project management methodologies and quality * standards (APQP, PPAP, Lean principles). * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-leading skills. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * Strong time-management, organisational, and administrative skills, with the * ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines. * Initiative and a proactive approach to work