General Manager

We are delighted to be assisting a SME business with an excellent strong stake in the manufacturing industry. Our client is seeking a General Manager for their business to carry out the day to day leadership & management of the business functions.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

* Successfully oversee the daily operations of the business ensuring that all departments are fulfilling the requirements of the business.

* Implementation and communication of strategies and processes designed to grow and further develop the business.

* Ensure the successful development of programmes and processes to pursue targeted goals and objectives.

* Ensure that the financial status of the business is managed effectively and communicated throughout the business as and when required.

* Responsibility for the day-to-day management, coaching and development of Senior Management Staff.

* Ensure the overall delivery and quality of product offerings to customers are as high as possible whilst remaining within predefined budgets.

* Coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports.

* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are fulfilled and maintained.

* Oversee key hiring and talent training / development programs.

* Evaluate and decide on key investments in equipment, infrastructure and services.

* Communicate business strategies and results to the rest of the business.

* Report potential risks, issues and overall results to the Managing Director.

Key Qualifications / Personal Skills

* Leadership and motivational skills

* Effective communication & listening skills

* Flexible & adaptable approach to work and problem solving

* Excellent team working skills

* Organisational skills

* Effective time management

* Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

* Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills

* Strong worth ethic and can-do attitude

* Commercial awareness

The ideal candidates will understand how to run an SME and worked in a Manufacturing / Fabricating sector