Are you an experienced Managing Director looking for a new opportunity within the Manufacturing and Engineering industry?
Do you want to join a company with huge growth opportunity, working with customers and partners to enable technology for a better world?
Are you an excellent leader with a technical background or a strong aptitude for advancing technologies and vacuum science?
Our company:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global vacuum science technology and business equipment company, partnering with clients in the aerospace, semiconductor, medical and optical industries, working to enable technology for a better world. We are a family-owned business that was founded 70 years ago and employs over 500 people across 9 global offices, including in Europe, North America and Asia.
Summary:
Due to continued growth, Kurt J Lesker EMEIA is looking to add an additional member to their Senior Leadership Team. The current Managing Director will step into a Vice President position, leaving an excellent opportunity for a new Managing Director to join the team. This is a unique opportunity to join a business with the stability and support of an established leadership team in place and on a high growth trajectory.
This position will be based from our EMEIA Headquarters in Hastings, East Sussex.
The EMEIA Managing Director will control and oversee all EMEIA business operations, people and ventures. They will develop plans and policies that help the company achieve its objectives. They will design and drive business strategies, advise the board and implement business plans to accomplish organisational goals. They will lead the EMEIA Senior Leadership Team and work in collaboration with Division Heads and Global Executives to meet or exceed company/division goals.
How you will contribute: Overall responsibility for the EMEIA regional P&LBusiness development to meet the corporate goals for revenue, gross profit and pre-tax net incomeWorking in collaboration with "EMEIA Vice President" to define the long-range vision for the EMEIA regionLeading the regional strategic planning process and executing the company's business strategiesOwning and driving the EMEIA budgetAligning the EMEIA regional functional areas of the business with the global functional areasCreating, executing and monitoring the performance of comprehensive business plansOverseeing the investments, business ventures and financial performance of the companyEstablishing long-lasting relationships with stakeholders, partners, local authorities and regulatorsRepresenting the company at public events and attending conferencesOverall responsibility for EMEIA regional Human ResourcesInterfacing with key strategic customers and vendors in regionProactively managing risk identification and mitigationDriving the KJLC SPIRIT Culture About You: RequiredProven record of success in a Senior Leadership role or Managing Director PositionTransferable industry experience, ability to develop technical product and customer knowledge to advance company position and engage in customer/vendor interactions where requiredExtensive knowledge of financial and business management techniquesCommercial awareness and deep understanding of the factors that influence the company's businessAbility to balance conflicting interests and perform in high-pressure situationsStrong qualitative and quantitative analytical skillsProficiency in developing and implementing strategic and business plansExcellent communication skills, the ability lead and coachStrong organisational and execution skills Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:Competitive salary25 days annual leave + bank holidaysMatched pension up to 5%Private Health InsuranceSubsidised Gym MembershipHealth Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor serviceIncome protection insuranceCycle to work schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity payCorporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leaveFully funded training/qualification
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