Title: Managing Director

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Package: Circa £120,000, plus 20% Bonus, Company Car (BMW 5 Series or Allowance),

25 days Holiday, 4% Contributory Pension, Healthcare

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior management professional to join my clients Manufacturing business as the General Manager for the UK, based in Lancashire.

This well-established construction manufacturer has 1 factory in the UK, they’re market leaders within their field. They employ 130 staff across the UK with the business doing incredibly well and in a state of growth.

The Managing Director will be responsible for the overall management of the business, reporting directly to the board. You will have 8 direct reports with overall responsibility for 130 people across their manufacturing site. This role will require someone who is at home with commercial & operational management, this includes; departmental oversight (production, engineering / technical, transport, sales) and P&L management.

The objectives for the Managing Director include:

• An excellent eye for detail.
• Commercially aware, with proven track record of increasing the top line and at good margin
• Good at nurturing and developing talent.
• To lead the company commercially, and ensure that it remains market focused; in terms of product development, service offering and customer relationships.
• Drive the company’s commercial activities including: marketing, sales, customer service and pricing.

Candidate’s Profile

The ideal Managing Director will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• A proven track record of implementing and executing business strategies.
• A strong leadership style that can manage a range of business functions and personalities.
• Have previously held responsibility for several business functions including operations and sales for at least 5-10 Years.
• Good commercial knowledge of the Construction market.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Technically competent with a production management background

This is a rare opportunity to join an expanding company who are leading the way in this sector through innovation. Also, one where you’ll have full autonomy and no red tape to cut through.

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