Role: General Manager/Plant Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
Hours: Monday‑Thursday 8:00am‑17:00pm, Friday 8:00am‑15:30pm.
Location: Commutable from Maidstone, Rainham, Gillingham, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
Day to Day Operational Duties
* Maintain oversight of day‑to‑day operations, ensuring departments are aligned and running efficiently.
* Help identify and implement practical improvements to processes and workflows.
* Support managers in meeting production, quality, and delivery targets.
* Ensure health & safety and quality standards are upheld across the business.
Team Support & Leadership
* Support and guide the existing management team across manufacturing, sales, and administration.
* Foster a positive, collaborative working culture built on respect, accountability, and open communication.
* Act as a mentor and sounding board for managers, helping them resolve challenges and develop their teams.
* Promote strong engagement, morale, and performance across the business.
Sales & Customer Alignment
* Support the sales team in maintaining and developing key customer relationships.
* Ensure communication between sales and production teams is clear and effective.
* Assist in resolving customer issues or escalations with a professional and empathetic approach.
* Contribute to maintaining a strong reputation for quality and service.
Business Performance
* Monitor performance alongside the management team, identifying areas for improvement.
* Support the delivery of business goals, including operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
* Assist with planning and implementing practical, achievable improvements.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (precision engineering preferred).
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with high emotional intelligence.
* Excellent communication, listening, and problem‑solving abilities.
* Experience working with or supporting multi‑functional teams.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of customer‑focused businesses.
Communication & Coordination
* Act as a central point of coordination between departments.
* Ensure clear communication of priorities, challenges, and business objectives.
* Support leadership in delivering consistent messaging across the company.
What the Role Entails
* Experience in automotive, motorsport, or performance engineering sectors.
* Exposure to production planning or sales coordination.
* Knowledge of quality systems or manufacturing best practices.
* People‑first, supportive leadership style.
* Approachable, calm, and solutions focused.
* Strong empathy and interpersonal awareness.
* Practical, hands‑on mindset.
* Team‑oriented with a collaborative approach.
* A well‑supported, confident management team.
* Smooth day‑to‑day operations with strong interdepartmental communication.
* High team morale and engagement.
* Consistent delivery of quality products and customer satisfaction.
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