General Manager - Engineering Production

My client is a respected engineering one stop subcontractor of fabricated weld assemblies, treated assemblies, machined components and assemblies supplied primarily to OEMs, who are currently recruiting for a General Manager. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and production of the Factory based in This is a senior position requiring strong operations, engineering and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities : Oversee daily business operations, drive strategic initiatives and ensure overall business success Develop and implement business strategies to support growth and business excellence Lead the operations, engineering / quality, procurement and administration functions Manage the operations department to highest standards to satisfy customer expectation and on-time delivery Ensure optimum performance of HR, hiring and training processes Build relationships with key customers in diverse markets Set objectives and improve systems and procedures In association with finance, manage budgets and assist in design of improvements to optimise financial performance and operational effectiveness and efficiency Work in close collaboration with the sales / account management functions and the customer to delivery total customer satisfaction Build, develop and lead a management team and staff capable of carrying out organisational objectives to the highest standards Assume responsibility for health and safety standards throughout the organisation Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for new business Develop, promote and implement on-going continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications and Experience : Proven experience at a management level within manufacturing and engineering In-depth knowledge of machining and fabrication or related production processes desirable Relevant third level qualification desirable Excellent leadership skills including goal setting, motivating, training and mentorship Performance focused with strong budgeting and reporting capabilities Skills : general manager operations manager engineering production Benefits : See Description