Berwick Partners
is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and purpose
led UK manufacturer in Birmingham. The business, with strong market
share, designs and manufactures premium, bespoke engineered
solutions and works closely with clinical customers and public
sector partners across the UK.
Under a PE-backed
group parent company, the business is entering a significant growth
phase.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced
Manufacturing General Manager
to lead
the business as a standalone operating unit and drive the next
stage of operational and commercial development.
The Role
Reporting to the Group COO, the General Manager will have
full accountability for the performance of the business, including
strategy and day‑to‑day execution.
Key
responsibilities include:
Leading
the business as a standalone unit with full P&L
responsibility
Translating Group objectives
into a clear, deliverable operating plan
Driving operational excellence across manufacturing,
engineering and service delivery
Strengthening
management capability, systems and performance
discipline
Building a more commercially
confident culture while maintaining strong customer
credibility
Supporting growth across
public‑sector and wider UK healthcare markets
Scaling the business significantly over the next two
years.
The role requires close
engagement with customers, engineers, operational teams and senior
stakeholders.
The Person
This role will suit a commercially astute, operationally
credible leader with experience in manufacturing-led
environments.
You are likely to bring:
A proven track record within engineering led
manufacturing businesses.
Exposure to
healthcare product manufacturing is desirable but not a
prerequisite.
Experience leading a standalone
business or operational unit with P&L ownership
A track record of improving operational efficiency,
quality and delivery performance
Commercial
capability alongside operational depth
The
presence to operate confidently with senior stakeholders and
Boards
Experience working for PE-backed
businesses would be advantageous.
A calm and
authentic style with the ability to bring clarity and pace to a
growing organisation while maintaining a collaborative,
people-centred culture.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to take full leadership
responsibility for a well-established business with a clear growth
mandate, strong backing and meaningful social impact. The role
offers genuine autonomy, influence and the chance to shape the
future direction of a business, making a real difference to end
users.
Package and benefits will be discussed during
conversations with Berwick Partners.