Managing Director (Engineering Manufacturing)


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, CH62 8BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Attractive Salary & Package (Discuss at Interview)

Manchester

Permanent

We are thrilled to be working closely with our client, a globally renowned manufacturing business, recruiting for a new Managing Director as this incredible business heads towards an exciting period of growth and investment.

Your New Role

* To support the business in Tactical implementation and Strategy formation in all operational activities across Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance and IT

* Drive continuous improvement throughout all operations which will underpin the company's future expectations.

* To identify, understand and proactively implement appropriate solutions for operational issues or concerns and communicate them to the appropriate level throughout the business

* To forward plan in anticipation of potential issues, whilst ensuring operational KPIs are achieved

* To drive the company's safety culture to achieve excellence in safety and environment

* To ensure the company achieves and maintains relevant external accreditation for Safety / Quality and Environmental

* To seek out opportunities, considering and evaluating risk in order to enhance results, including generating creative solutions to ensure they deliver best-in class while managing operational risk

* To deliver effective cost control through budgetary planning and P&L management

* To be responsible for Site security and facilities management

Job Accountabilities

* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and where applicable design and implement new ones

* Take responsibility to develop, lead and coach team, to minimise 'gaps' in staff job specific knowledge; including preparation of succession planning

* Control stock inventory using appropriate PI and stock take cycles thereby minimising stock loss and impacts on operational efficiency

* Ensure a culture of continuous development is developed and maintained across the business

* Deliver and improve department KPIs and take action quickly to ensure acceptable performance levels are achieved within budget and on-time.

* Plan, to budget, shift operational requirements including manpower planning

* Manage workforce including guidance, coaching, appraisals, training and employee relations to ensure we maximise resources to effectively deliver performance

* Integrate departments to ensure the operation runs to maximum efficiency

* Integrate and streamline supply chain activities to facilitate accurate forward planning and maximise efficient use of resources

* Understand and analyse issues and generate alternative solutions whilst realising the wider implications of their decisions

* Respond to changing priorities; balance multiple activities and competing priorities whilst remaining effective in all

* Develop, improve and maintain clear and well understood inter-departmental communications within the business

* Show ownership of problems and issues through proactive solution identification and determination to deliver the end goal within agreed timescales

* Lead by example, taking a "hands on approach to getting the job done", showing a genuine enthusiasm for their role and the company

* Be responsible for ensuring the team delivers superior quality of service to meet or exceed customer expectations

* Ensure staff maintain an acceptable timekeeping & attendance record, taking action to resolve where required by following employment best practice

* Be responsible for personal development

* Oversee the planned maintenance of all relevant vehicles / equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation

Your Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

* Educated to Degree Level or equivalent (Desirable)

* CIMA qualified

* Mechanical Engineering background

* IOSH or equivalent (Desirable)

Your Experience

* Experience in a senior management or Board level role gained in a Production / Distribution / Engineering environment

* Experienced in managing companies experiencing rapid growth

* Excellent PC knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)

* Knowledge of using and implementing complex management systems (WMS, ERP etc)

* Proven track record of coaching, developing and team building

* Experience of Site move/reorganisation/major change a distinct advantage

* Experienced in implementing and managing within a framework of ISO accreditation

Skills and Aptitudes

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Innovative approach to problem solving

* Able to work using own initiative

* Excellent time management and organisational skills

* Flexible

* Ability to manage costs

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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