Managing Director (Engineering Manufacturing) 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