General Manager

The Opportunity: We are exclusively partnering a business in North Wales on a newly created General Manager opportunity. Our client is a highly respected, profitable SME working across precision engineering and specialist scientific equipment. The business is long-established, consistently profitable, and has built strong relationships with a loyal customer base in specialist technical markets. Following sustained success and with a strong foundation in place, the business is now entering a pivotal phase, focused on commercial growth, operational refinement, and team development. The General Manager will be responsible for driving financial and operational performance across both the engineering/manufacturing and scientific distribution arms of the business. The successful candidates key responsibilities: 1. Financial & Commercial Leadership Full ownership of the business P&L, including margin analysis, cost control, and financial forecasting. Lead and coordinate the budgeting process across departments. Develop pricing strategies and commercial models for both manufactured and distributed products. Drive improved profitability through smarter procurement, efficiency gains, and commercial negotiation. 2. Machine Shop & Manufacturing Oversight Provide day-to-day leadership of the machine shop and fabrication operations. Oversee production scheduling, BOM accuracy, route card workflows, and capacity planning. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean manufacturing principles. Align design-to-manufacture workflow with cost control targets. 3. Stocking Distributor Operations Oversee inventory, supplier relations, purchase planning, and logistics. Lead technical sales marketing and fulfilment processes. Ensure the distribution business aligns with long-term customer value and profitability. 4. Team & People Management Provide leadership to junior staff in Accounts, Purchasing, Sales Admin, and Quality. Act as commercial lead in CEO’s absence, ensuring accountability. Develop internal systems and nurture professional development. 5. Quality Management & KPIs Maintain and improve the company’s QMS to ISO 9001 standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and right-first-time quality. Define and monitor KPIs to track operational and commercial success. Required Skills & Experience: Experience managing a manufacturing business with hands-on machine shop leadership. Strong engineering background (design, BOMs, route cards, margin control). Financial leadership experience: P&L, budgeting, and forecasting. Proven distribution business experience: stock, logistics, marketing. Demonstrated success in scaling small businesses and developing teams. Strong Quality Management and KPI-setting experience.

Location: Gwynedd, Wales, GB

Posted Date: 8/8/2025