Managing Director
3 weeks ago
Position : Managing Director / Site Director / General Manager
Employer : Carbolite Gero, part of the Verder Scientific Group
Products : Ovens and furnaces for industrial and scientific applications
Location : Hope Valley. Commutable from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Stockport, Buxton, Glossop, Macclesfield
Part of the Verder Scientific Group and recognised as being the number 2 in the world in their field, CARBOLITE GERO is a leading manufacturer of high temperature furnaces and ovens that are able to perform from 30°C to 3000°C with a focus on vacuum and special atmosphere technology. With more than 80 years of experience in thermal engineering our products are used in research laboratories, pilot plants and manufacturing sites worldwide.
As we move through the next very exciting phase of our development, we have an opportunity for someone to join our team as
Managing Director / Site Director / General Manager
Please note : this is a technically biased as opposed to commercially biased role. You will be responsible for all aspects of the site apart from sales.
Based at the UK Head Office in the beautiful Hope Valley in the Peak District, this role will see you taking full P & L responsibility for a business of 150 employees and c £18 million of revenue. Approximately 70% of the turnover is from worldwide export sales. The product range comprises both standard "off the shelf" items as well as high value bespoke products.
Who are we looking for?
Degree qualified. This must be in engineering, manufacturing or similar. The ideal candidate will have initially qualified as an engineer and then gone on to develop their career in broader business management whilst retaining their technical skills and abilities
Post graduate qualifications are preferred (MBA, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Manager, Chartered Director etc)
A broad range of experience in a manufacturing environment which includes elements of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics
Proven experience of working in a senior leadership role in an engineering / manufacturing organisation is essential
Strong understanding and experience of the metrics or measurements used to judge the performance of an engineering / manufacturing business with regards to performance, revenue, costs, margin, etc
Experience of managing both an in-house engineering and manufacturing facility as well as specialist 3rd party contractors who form an integral part of the supply chain
Experience of conducting business on the international stage is essential, and an understanding of international trade would be beneficial
Experience of the manufacture or assembly of "off the shelf" products and of "bespoke" products is extremely desirable. The product range includes a wide range of standard products which are sold from a catalogue to custom made products which are designed to a customer specification with lead times of up to 8-10 months Product values range from £2,000 to upwards of £500,000 so can be classed as REVEX or CAPEX
Experience of identifying, developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies to achieve growth in an engineering / manufacturing environment. This may include make v buy decisions
Any experience of value-added services within an engineering / manufacturing environment is useful eg service / warranty contracts, aftermarket etc
Experience of reverse engineering of third party products
A natural mentor, able to guide and coach senior managers. This will include Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Finance, Quality, Health and Safety etc
Able to collate and present accurate business reporting to group level to include pipeline and forecasts, revenues, costs, margins, EBITDA
German language skills are beneficial but not essential, although you should be free to travel freely between the UK and Germany as required
What is on offer ?
Basic salary £(phone number removed) according to experience
Bonus scheme based on performance 20-40%
Car or car allowance
7.5% matched pension contribution
Life assurance 4 x salary
Health insurance with the option to add family members
For more details, please contact Chris Carter, Head of Engineering Manufacturing and Technical Recruitment at Nicholas Associates Group in Sheffield
First stage interviews will take place in November at Carbolite Gero in the Hope Valley from 2nd November
We are unable to offer any sponsorship or Visa assistance and so will only be able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the UK
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