Parkinson Lee Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and dynamic manufacturing business in their search for an exceptional Managing Director to lead and transform their operations.
About the Company
Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer, employing approximately 80 highly skilled individuals and generating an annual turnover of c. £20 million. With a strong presence in both UK and international markets, they are renowned for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical products and components to a diverse client base. Their reputation is built on excellence, innovation, and a customer-centric approach.
The Role
This hands-on Managing Director position will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. This is a Hands-On Managing Director role, in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. You will combine strong commercial and financial acumen with pragmatic leadership to instil a dynamic, results-oriented, and "can-do" mindset across the operation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the business, including manufacturing, finance, and sales.
- Owning the P&L to drive profitability, monitor financial performance, and deliver on key growth objectives.
- Driving process excellence, streamlining operations, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and customer responsiveness.
- Leading cultural change initiatives that enhance employee engagement, accountability, and performance.
- Developing and implementing robust strategies that align with long-term business goals, ensuring operational capabilities support sustainable growth.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships to promote customer satisfaction and business development.
- Championing innovation and efficiency through the adoption of lean methodologies and best-in-class practices.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a track record of success in manufacturing environments, ideally within mechanical or electrical products and components. You will have a strategic mindset and hands-on leadership style, thriving in fast-paced, project-led businesses.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or Operations Director within manufacturing.
- Strong commercial and financial management skills, with experience leading P&L ownership and delivering profitable growth.
- A passion for operational excellence, with expertise in change management, lean principles, and process improvement.
- A results-driven, "hands-on" leadership approach that engages and empowers teams at all levels.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field (highly desirable).
What’s on Offer
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing business. The successful candidate will enjoy a £100,000 remuneration plus package and the chance to make a lasting impact within a dynamic, well-established organisation committed to growth and innovation.
