CEO

CEO

Precision Engineering

Hillingdon, West London

Six figure package

Company Profile

• Fabrication
• High-profile customer base
• Turnover in excess of £15 million
• 1 site, multiple facilities
• 100 headcount
• 5 Direct reports

I have a great opportunity for an experienced CEO to take full ownership of all site functions and to lead in a transformation focussed on increasing profitability, engagement of employees, diversifying the customer base and defining the structure through implementation of systems and processes that fit the business.

There will be a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and coaching, mentoring & developing an already strong team to deliver on the site-based objectives, along with a focus on driving improvements using lean manufacturing principles.

You will be able to balance both a hands on and strategic approach to ensure there is a clear business strategy whilst ensuring everyday operations are keeping up with the demand of the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive, engaging, and supportive culture, maintaining a safe environment that is inclusive. One that is open, honest, with good communication and empowerment.
• Full P&L responsibility & reporting.
• Provide leadership coaching to your team to ensure optimal performance of each operation and hold them accountable for their performance.
• Drive improvements through innovation and change management.
• Implement modern / advanced manufacturing and engineering tools and methodologies.
• Maintain & develop strong relationships with customers and suppliers, identifying new opportunities to support in diversifying the portfolio of customers.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal requirements, including health and safety, employment, data protection and other compliance.

Requirements:

• A proven record of success in management, preferably at a similar level.
• Experience of an Owner managed business transitioning to PE or similar.
• This role requires recent, and extensive experience of machining and assembly operations.
• Financially astute, understanding what drives profitability - Full P&L responsibility.

• Proven ability to develop and execute transformational business plans.
• Ability to lead and project-manage change.

• Experience of implementing and promoting a continuous improvement culture.
• Have the confidence and self-awareness to maintain a positive attitude for your team during the highs and lows of business.
• Be the inspirational leader that is visible and supportive, helping the departments achieve their objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate with powerful customers, ensuring customers' expectations are met with commercially viable solutions.
• Experience of ERP implementations.
• The ability to balance both a hands on and strategic approach.
• Excellent communication skills and able to engage with internal and external stake holders.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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