My client is a large, well-established components manufacturer based on the outskirts of Edinburgh looking to take on a Site Director as part of their ongoing succession planning the business is embarking on.
Job Summary:
The Site Director / General Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring that all departments work efficiently and effectively to meet the company’s goals. This role involves managing production, sales, quality, and finance to ensure the smooth running of the site.
Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management: Provide strong leadership and direction to all site departments, concentrating on production, but also managing sales, quality, and finance. Ensure that all teams are aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.

• Operational Efficiency: Oversee the daily operations of the site, ensuring that all processes are running smoothly and efficiently. Implement best practices to improve operational performance and productivity.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the company’s long-term goals. Work closely with senior management to align site operations with the overall business strategy.
• Financial Management: Manage the site’s budget and financial performance. The ability to understand a set of accounts and interrogate (with the finance team) inefficiencies is essential.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products and services meet the company’s quality standards. Implement quality control measures and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.
• Customer Relations: Maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. Ensure that customer needs are met and that the site delivers high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure that the site complies with all relevant regulations and safety standards. Promote a culture of safety and ensure that all employees adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications:

A manufacturing background is essential and proven experience in a senior management role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience of managing budgets.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ERP systems and other business management software.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior manager already carrying out a similar role and looking for a new challenge or an experienced manager looking to take that next step on their career path into a more senior strategic role.
If this is you, and you are interested in hearing more, please contact me with the details below.
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• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience of managing budgets.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills