Interim Managing DirectorRate: £600–£700 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract length: 3–6 months
Location: Birmingham (hybrid/on‑site as required)We are seeking an experienced Interim Managing Director to lead a manufacturing business through a pivotal period, providing strong operational,mercial and cultural leadership while driving performance improvement.
This is a senior, hands‑on interim assignment with full responsibility for strategy delivery, operational execution and financial performance, within aernance‑led and values‑driven environment.
The RoleReporting to the Head of Asset Management, the Interim Managing Director will take overall accountability for the performance of the business, providing visible leadership across operations,mercial activity andernance. You will lead a small senior management team and have indirect responsibility for all production, logistics,mercial and support functions.Key objectives include:
1. Leading a profitable, well‑controlled manufacturing operation aligned to organisationalernance and financial frameworks
2. Driving operational excellence, stability and performance across production and service delivery
3. Strengthening leadership capability and embedding accountability across the site
4. Maintaining momentum on product development andmercial improvement
5. Championing inclusive growth, employee engagement and ethical values
Key Responsibilities
6. Lead the overall direction, strategy and performance of the business, ensuring delivery of agreed business plans and objectives
7. Provide strong day‑to‑day operational leadership, improving efficiency, output, quality and OTIF performance
8. Hold full P&L responsibility, ensuring robust financial control, forecasting and reporting
9. Drivemercial performance through effective pricing, customer segmentation and product strategy
10. Overseepliance with health & safety, sustainability, accreditation and regulatory requirements (including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001)
11. Represent the business internally and externally with key stakeholders, customers, suppliers and partners
12. Lead, develop and challenge the senior leadership team, addressing performance issues and building leadership capability.
13. Foster a collaborative, pragmatic and values‑led culture, aligned to ethical principles and inclusive employment practices
About YouYou will be a seasoned interim leader with significant experience operating at Managing Director or equivalent level within manufacturing, ideally with sector‑specific expertise.Essential experience includes:
14. Strong operational leadership acrossplex, end‑to‑end manufacturing environments
15. A proven track record of improving productivity, efficiency and operational performance
16. Strongmercial and financial acumen with full P&L responsibility
17. Experience of product strategy and manufacturing‑led product development
18. A grounded, credible and transparent leadership style, able to engage at all levels
19. A pragmatic, resourceful and hands‑on approach,fortable driving change at pace.
20. A degree‑level background in engineering, or equivalent senior manufacturing‑based business experience, is expected.