General Manager/Managing Director
Leicester, England, United Kingdom (On-site)
(£5M+ turnover - 35+ Staff)
Location - North Leicester (towards Loughborough)
Proven Commercial - Setting and driving Sales & Commercial strategy & Operational Leadership in Manufacturing/Engineering SMEs
Loughborough/Leicester Onsite, 5 Days per Week
Exciting challenge within a growing Engineering & Manufacturing team and able to lead and take a business from Good to Great and continue to build out this UK and International Scientific/Industrial SME forwards.
£90K £110K Base + Bonus upto 40% + Share Options + CAR + Private Healthcare + Benefits
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a thriving manufacturing & scientific organisation. This is a business with strong foundations, ambitious growth plans, and part of a strong group.
Its a role for a proven leader who thrives on driving both commercial/sales & operational growth, while bringing people with them on the journey with this change and growth.
The Role
* Lead and inspire a 30+ strong team across sales, operations, manufacturing, and engineering.
* Own the P&L and balance sheet, maximising profitability and long-term value.
* They are a manufacturer in the Cooling/Refrigeration and specialist equipment space.
* Drive the commercial strategy and scale revenue from an already solid £5m turnover.
* Refine sales processes, systems, and operations to enable growth.
* Create a high-performance culture where teams are motivated, engaged, and aligned with business goals.
About You
You're already a General Manager/MD (or senior Commercial/Operations leader) with a track record of scaling manufacturing or engineering SMEs in the £5-40m turnover range.
You'll Bring
* Proven P&L and balance sheet management, delivering profitable growth.
* A strong commercial mindset with sales leadership experience.
* Operational expertise across manufacturing and engineering.
* Experience of leading change, driving transformation, and uniting teams.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
* A people-first leadership style that inspires and builds cohesive teams.
Why Join?
* Lead a business with significant growth potential and influence the success.
* Competitive package: £90-110K base + 30-40% bonus + share options + Car.
* Comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare.
* A chance to play a pivotal role within a wider PLC group & career opportunities.
* The opportunity to transform a good business into a great one.
If you're a commercially astute, growth-driven leader ready to make a real impact, this could be your next big move and have a real difference and able to get under the bonnet of this exciting growing organisation.
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