Manufacturing Managing Director

Job title: Manufacturing Managing Director Location: East Midlands Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum Executive Package + Benefits (Full P & L responsibility) The Opportunity Take the helm of an established, highly respected £5.5m turnover manufacturing business. With a robust product portfolio and a skilled workforce in place, the foundations are secure. The mission now is growth. We need a commercially driven, operational MD to challenge the status quo, modernise operations, and unlock new commercial opportunities. Crucially, this individual must come from a manufacturing, production or engineered product environment and understand what it takes to lead and improve a manufacturing operation from the factory floor through to the boardroom. The Role Drive Operational Excellence: Optimise capacity, streamline supply chains, and embed Lean/Continuous Improvement practices directly onto the shop floor. Accelerate Commercial Growth: Lead and mentor an established sales team while pioneering new, diversified routes to market. Deliver Financial Performance: Hold full P&L accountability to improve productivity, protect margins, increase profitability, and build a highly scalable business.The Profile Pure Manufacturing DNA: You must come from a manufacturing, production, or engineered product environment. Floor-to-Boardroom Credibility: Equally comfortable discussing long-term growth strategy in the boardroom as you are identifying bottlenecks alongside engineers on the factory floor. Proven Leadership: A track record as a Managing Director or senior operational/commercial leader in a manufacturing environment who has successfully scaled an industrial business. Modernisation Mindset: Experience introducing automation, data-led decision-making, and modern manufacturing practices to drive competitiveness. Apply If you are an ambitious manufacturing leader ready to take on this challenge apply now