General Manager

General Manager - Site Manager - Manufacturing - Metal - Timber

Brooklyn Recruitment are currently working with a manufacturer / servicing company of saw blades and tooling who are looking for a General Manager / Site Manager. This company is based in the Brownhills area on the West Midlands / Staffordshire border. Although the site has a family feel to it, this company also has the backing of a larger group behind it.

• Responsible for the sites Profit and Loss (P&L)
• Preparing & managing yearly budgets
• Ensuring the site targets are met
• Manage day-to-day operations
• Managing & monitoring the production and distribution of staff
• Identifying any needs for new hires and recruiting
• Relationship building and negotiating with clients
• Ensuring the site complies with all Health & Safety regulations
• Supporting and ensuring all staff are trained
• Liaising with the Operations Director
• Assisting other group sites with manufacturing needs when needed
• Other duties as required

Previous management experience gained within a manufacturing company, ideally with a service element to it. You should have excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Excel, ERP systems and accounting software. Experience from a welding / fabrication or joinery environment would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

The normal site hours are 8am - 5pm Mon - Fri but as with all management roles an element of flexibility would be required.

This company really value loyalty and so once you have been with the company for 2 years as General Manager / Site Manager you will be rewarded with perks such as extra holiday and a shares scheme.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable yet expanding group where you have control of your site but the backing of being a part of a wider group.