UK General Manager
West Midlands
A
fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturer
of
high-volume, high-precision, high-value components
is seeking an
experienced and driven UK General Manager
to lead its flagship UK facility. Supplying into
Medical Devices, eMobility, and Industrial Technologies
, the business is on a steep growth trajectory, targeting revenues of over £45m by 2026.
The Role
As UK GM, you'll be responsible for:
* Full
P&L ownership
of the UK site.
* Driving operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, toolroom, and EHSQ.
* Leading, motivating, and developing a team of c.225 employees in a
fast-paced, engineering-led environment
.
* Implementing strategies that deliver
safety first, customer satisfaction, EBITDA growth, and ESG responsibility
.
* Transforming the site into a
world-class manufacturing centre of excellence
.
* Partnering with Group leadership to shape and deliver long-term strategic goals.
What We're Looking For
* 10+ years' proven experience as a
General Manager, Operations Director, or Site MD
within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
* Demonstrable track record of
P&L management and delivering operational improvements
.
* Strong leadership, coaching and team-building skills – able to balance being a team player and a decisive leader.
* Experience in
high-volume, precision component manufacturing
is highly desirable.
* Degree or higher qualification in
Engineering or Manufacturing Systems
.
* Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative, transparent style.
Why This Role?
* This is a
career-defining leadership opportunity
where you will lead a flagship manufacturing site, driving operational transformation and growth in a high-value, global market.
Salary & Package
* Circa £90,000 Basic Salary, Car Allowance, Usual Benefits (Pension, Healthcare etc)