Polymer compoundingJob ref: CST/61394Salary: Executive salary and packageThe client:Part of an international manufacturing group, our client is a thermoplastic polymer compounder with a rich heritage. A new General Manager is required who has the passion, vision and capability to lead the further development of this company, which has benefitted from significant recent investment and new customer acquisitions. Primary RoleTake responsibility for the business leadership of this plastics manufacturer, leading it into its next phase of growth and developmentKey Accountabilities:Direct responsibility for the P&L overseeing the development of company and its results-based performanceProvide leadership across all functions: production, sales, technical, quality and planningFurther improving the Business Infrastructure, structure and reporting, ensuring it meet its future growth objectives through accurate understanding of the key performance driversReviewing and generating the appropriate company policies and procedures that ensure it remains compliant with all its activitiesBudgeting, profitability planning and forecastingLeadership/motivation/development of the management team and all site personnel; inspiring the workforce into achieving the business goalsSetting a positive example of good leadership, ensuring the workforce are motivated and happy in their roles, furthering the culture and valuesEnsuring the factory remains on track and propose any investment it requires to ensure it continues to meet customer expectationsEnsuring the factory is running ‘stable operations’ and is benefitting from best practice within the Group, working towards operational excellenceClose interaction with the other group subsidiaries to ensure objectives, culture and processes are well aligned with group expectationsBeing a senior point of contact for key customers as requiredPerson Profile:Core Competencies:Experienced and collaborative leader who has gravitas and inspirational qualities Business and Commercial bias keen to lead this SME through its next phase of growth Capable of developing and leading the business in line with market demandsSenior business professional with the skills for GM roleExperience Traits:Proven background with professional experience from a dynamic plastics manufacturing environment (polymers, injection moulding, blow moulding, masterbatch, compounding, extrusion)Strong leadership skills to motivate the workforceFinancial acumen necessary to deliver against this type of roleQualificationsBusiness/Technical Degree or similarPersonality TraitsCollaborative management style; getting the team engagedConceptual and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skillsDiscipline, accuracy and business acumenCo-operative and determined, including strong negotiation skillsStrong leadership skills, with the gravitas and the drive to inspire and motivatePositive attitude and spiritEffective and rigorous approach to problem solvingTaking a holistic approach and capable of making effective decisionsChallenges status quo adopting an improvement-oriented approachBe a positive example of company principlesStrong and robust character For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.To apply please contact Conrad Taylorconrad.taylor@listgrove.com0044 (0) 1789 207070 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. Why select Listgrove?Five Decades of Market IntelligenceUnrivalled Industry NetworksRecognised International brandHR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg Performance through People. Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713