Overview: A profitable group of three companies with total sales revenue of approximately £3.1M p.a.
serving the passive fire protection market.
Abesco Fire Ltd is primarily a manufacturing company and has 11 employees.
Neutron Fire Technologies Ltd has one employee and Abesco Fire LLC has one employee, home-based, in the USA.
The current Managing Director of the Group is looking to move to part-time working and there is a need for a someone with well-rounded commercial experience to set a clear strategy for the Group and execute key initiatives taking responsibility for achieving targeted outcomes.
The Group has significant growth potential and financial resources and will be investing in a major new product and market development programme.
General Manager - Objectives: * Have full P&L responsibility for the group of companies.
Report directly to the owner.
Remote working is possible with visits to the main manufacturing company, customers and suppliers; * Work collaboratively with the current management team to develop an overall business strategy with SMART deliverables for the Group and individual companies; * Lead and motivate the management team to more fully engage all employees and create a culture of high performance; * Be responsible for all business activities to ensure these are aligned with strategic objectives and progressing towards their successful achievement; * Ensure robust financial oversight.
General manager: - Person specification: * Proven experience, 5+ years, of successfully driving business growth in an engineering/manufacturing SME environment; * Energetic and inspiring to employees.
Gravitas and excellent communication skills with the ability to effect successful relationships both internally and externally; proven problem-solving skills; * Ability to see plans through to successful completion.
Results driven General manager - Benefits: * Auto enrollment into company pension scheme * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Possibility of remote working * Parking onsite * Close proximity to local shops * Close to public transport