General Manager

General Manager – Steatite Antennas Location: Leominster – On-site Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: Competitive + benefits Lead with impact. Drive change. Grow the business to meet demand. Steatite Antennas is looking for a General Manager who can drive performance across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑class business that is looking to grow to meet the demand for advanced antenna systems on a worldwide scale. A chance to inspire teams, shape performance, culture and innovation – a real opportunity to make a difference. At Steatite Antennas, senior leaders listen, collaborate, and act on ideas that drive the business forward. This role offers more than operational leadership – it opens doors to future opportunities, allowing you to shape your own career while making a real impact on the business, its people and its growth. What You Will Do Take responsibility for Safety, Quality Operations, Projects, Engineering, and Sales, ensuring strong commercial and operational performance. Develop and implement the business unit strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets. Take P&L responsibility, establish and deliver on budget plans. Define and refine roles and responsibilities, processes and systems. Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers to drive new business opportunities. Lead and engage cross‑functional teams to deliver operational excellence. Ensure compliance with all health, safety and regulatory standards. Support product and brand development, exploring new and emerging market opportunities. About You A proven, hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen. Experience in growing a business at pace while introducing change and best practices. Experienced in managing full P&L responsibility and driving operational excellence. Collaborative, strategic, and able to build and inspire high‑performing teams. Strong communication, influencing and analytical skills. A background in high‑value, low‑to‑medium‑volume production environments, ideally within RF, communications or precision‑engineered products. Competencies & Experience Degree or equivalent in Engineering, or relevant leadership experience. Commercially and financially astute with demonstrable P&L management. Experience leading multiple cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and sales. Proven ability to deliver business strategy and drive continuous improvement. Skilled in project management, operational excellence and strategic implementation. Track record of working with senior executives and C‑suite teams. Strong problem‑solving and analytical capability, with excellent stakeholder engagement. Demonstrable experience in business transformation. What We Offer In Return Competitive salary 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus and car allowance Salary sacrifice pension scheme (5% employee, 4% employer) Life assurance Eligibility for Employee Share Scheme Access to Westfield Healthcare: corporate health plan, employee assistance, wellbeing app, retail & travel discounts Family private medical cover Cycle‑to‑work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options Our Recruitment Process Application Review – Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager. Initial Screening – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Interview – Candidates will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview at our offices. This may include competency‑based questions and discussion about your technical experience. Assessment (if applicable): Some roles may include a short presentation, task or technical assessment relevant to the position. Offer and onboarding – Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre‑employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start. This is your chance to lead a high‑performing engineering and manufacturing business, shape its future and make a real impact on a global stage. If you are a strategic, hands‑on leader ready to drive operational excellence, inspire teams and seize exciting growth opportunities, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey with Steatite Antennas. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr