General Manager

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 plus bonus
Job type: Permanent

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded General Manager to lead a engineering business in Nottingham.

This role brings together the two sides of the business: running the operation well and helping it grow. You’ll lead across production, supply chain and commercial activity, making sure the team has clear direction and the business is delivering on its targets.

It would suit someone from an engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys taking ownership, improving how things work and understanding the numbers behind the decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, keeping production, quality and delivery on track.

• Work with teams across production, supply chain and sales to improve performance and resolve issues.

• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and cost control.

• Manage budgets, forecasts and P&L, keeping a close eye on costs, margins and profitability.

• Review performance and KPIs, using the numbers to spot opportunities and make informed decisions.

• Support business growth through customer relationships, new opportunities, pricing and commercial discussions.

• Oversee purchasing, stock and logistics, looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.

• Lead, support and develop the team, creating a positive, accountable working environment.

• Help shape the business’s direction and turn plans into practical action.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership experience within engineering or manufacturing.

• A strong understanding of production and how to keep an operation running effectively.

• Experience with P&L, budgets, costings and improving business performance.

• Commercial awareness, with the confidence to support sales growth and customer relationships.

• A practical, approachable leadership style and the ability to bring people with you.

• Someone who takes ownership, makes decisions and is comfortable balancing operational and commercial priorities.

If you’re an engineering or manufacturing leader who understands both the shop floor and the numbers behind the business, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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