Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: Smethwick
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + car & bonus
Application date: 13th May 2025
Imagine stepping into a role where your influence will carve the future of a prestigious manufacturing entity, guiding it towards new heights of success. This is your chance to become the Group Managing Director of a company with a rich heritage dating back 200 years, known for its innovation in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. If you’re seeking a position where your leadership can ignite growth and drive a team towards achieving remarkable results, then look no further.
What You Will Do:
– Lead the day-to-day operations with full accountability for the P&L and cash flow, ensuring that objectives, standards, and targets are met.
– Direct the senior management team, including General Managers and Managing Directors, across various functions such as Sales, Production, and Customer Service.
– Engage actively in customer relations, focusing on winning and retaining business within the 1st and 2nd tier Automotive market.
– Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and exceptional customer service to drive profitable growth.
– Develop and implement strategic plans, translating these into business objectives that are understood and embraced across the organisation.
– Build robust relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to enhance the company’s market position.
What You Will Bring:
– Proven experience at a senior management level with full P&L responsibility, preferably within an SME manufacturing or technical environment.
– Strong track record of business development and customer relationship management in the automotive sector.
– Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and get the best out of the senior management team.
– A degree in a technical or commercial discipline, ideally supported by a post-graduate qualification.
– Financial acumen, commercial astuteness, and familiarity with contract negotiation and law.
This role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to lead a company known for its excellence in its technology field and its global reach in the automotive market and beyond. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, environmental sustainability, and health & safety, holding prestigious certifications such as IATF16949, ISO9001, and ISO14001. As Group Managing Director, your leadership will not only shape the future of the company but also contribute significantly to the industry’s advancement.
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