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 Co.Cavan. 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