Global Managing Director
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Milton Keynes
Keywords: Global, Managing Director, Strategic Planning, Operational Responsibility, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership
Robert Walters has been exclusively retained to hire for our client, who is seeking a Global Managing Director to lead their organisation in developing and executing profitable growth strategies. This role will be based in Milton Keynes, with global travel required. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for offices and distribution centres across the globe, including the UK, U.S., South Africa, Australia, China and Germany. They will also be responsible for implementing a long-term strategic plan to expand the company's global customer base and penetrate new markets.
What you'll do:
* Lead the development and execution of profitable growth strategies
* Manage offices and distribution centres in the UK, U.S., South Africa, Australia, China and Germany
* Implement a long-term strategic plan to expand global customer base and penetrate new markets
* Support all assigned export countries operationally
* Implement and develop the Business System (Strategy, People, Process)
* Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for all aspects of the business including marketing, distribution, manufacturing, sales, finance and HR
* Deliver continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost
* Increase management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining managers
What you bring:
* Proven experience in a similar role with demonstrated problem-solving and people management skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong customer orientation with good time management skills
* Experience in aligning performance for success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
* Ability to manage conflict effectively: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension between two or more people.
* Experience in strategic decision making: Obtaining information and identifying key issues relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.
* Ability to build trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Planning and organising skills: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
* Technical/Professional knowledge and skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical skill or knowledge in position related areas.
* Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a global leader in their industry, committed to continuous improvement and excellence. They value diversity and inclusion, fostering a climate for offering information and opinions freely. They are dedicated to building a strong customer focus organisation and maintaining ethical business practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values its employees and offers opportunities for professional growth.
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Manufacturing & Engineering
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Executive
Job Reference: K737XX-DCFA31D4
Date posted: 24 January 2025
Consultant: Abdul Walid
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