General Manager

Job in West Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK

Listing for: Brightbridge Executive Search

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-29

Job specializations:

Management
Operations Management, General Management

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

A fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturer of high-volume, high-precision, high-value components is seeking an experienced and driven UK General Manager (operations director / site managing director) to lead its flagship UK facility. Supplying into Medical Devices, eMobility, and Industrial Technologies, the business is on a steep growth trajectory, targeting revenues of over £45m by 2026.

The Role

Full profit and loss (P&L) ownership of the UK site.

Driving operational excellence across various departments, including manufacturing, supply chain, finance, toolroom, and EHSQ.

Leading, motivating, and developing a team of around 225 employees in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment.

Implementing strategies that focus on safety, customer satisfaction, EBITDA growth, and ESG responsibility.

Transforming the site into a world-class manufacturing center of excellence.

Partnering with Group leadership to shape and deliver long-term strategic goals.

What We're Looking For

Over 10 years of proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Director, or Site MD within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
A demonstrable track record of P&L management and delivering operational improvements.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills, with the ability to be a team player and a decisive leader.
Experience in high-volume, precision component manufacturing is highly desirable.
A degree or higher qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing Systems.
Excellent communication skills with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative, transparent style.

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity where you will lead a flagship manufacturing site, driving operational transformation and growth in a high-value, global market.

Details

Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Manufacturing
Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom