Managing Director - Interim TO

Interim to Permanent Managing Director / General Manager Location: Somerset region Start: Immediate - you will need to be immediately available or able to start within a month We are supporting a specialist UK manufacturing/engineering business in the appointment of an immediately available Interim Managing Director / General Manager to lead a significant operational transformation and turnaround programme. This is a hands-on leadership mandate, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business while delivering an established transformation plan. The successful individual will be expected to quickly assess the operation, establish clear priorities and drive measurable improvements across manufacturing, people, processes and commercial performance. A potential site relocation forms part of the wider strategic considerations for the business, so previous experience of successfully planning and delivering a manufacturing site move would be highly advantageous. Key requirements:

• Proven MD, GM or senior operational leadership experience within an SME manufacturing environment - food manufacturing will not be specific enough, this requires an engineering/manufacturing background
• Track record of delivering business transformation, operational improvement or turnaround programmes
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain and operational performance
• Previous involvement in a factory/site relocation, consolidation or significant facilities project highly desirable
• Commercially astute, but equally comfortable operating at shop-floor level and getting into the operational detail
• Strong leadership capability with experience bringing structure, accountability and pace to an organisation
• Immediately available or able to start at very short notice This is an on-site role in Somerset and will require a highly visible, hands-on presence within the business.