Job Description
The Opportunity
A long-established premium European brand-renowned globally is undergoing a significant transformation under new ownership within a growing industrial group.
The UK is set to become the operational heart of the business. Manufacturing and assembly will relocate from Switzerland to a new facility in Bala, North Wales, where it will integrate with other group capabilities. While a small nucleus of design and IP will remain in Switzerland, Bala will lead production moving forward.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to spearhead the turnaround of a respected European manufacturing business, relocating operations to a modern UK base and building a lean, high-quality production environment from the ground up.
The Role
As General Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the relocation and set-up of the new UK manufacturing facility.
* Embedding lean manufacturing processes and world-class quality standards.
* Developing and redeploying the existing team while recruiting new talent.
* Collaborating closely with Swiss colleagues to transfer knowledge, BOMs, and product IP.
* Driving operational performance to support revenue targets of £6m+ within 2-3 years.
* Reporting directly to the Group CEO and serving as the senior leader on site in Bala.
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