Title: General Manager
Job Type: Contract
Determination:
Contract Length: 6 months +
About the Job:
To strategically lead the company's operational activities to drive efficiency, quality and innovation while
driving customer satisfaction to deliver profitable growth and performance efficiency to evolve the business in a sustainable manner.
Ensures that all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards and in line with our customers and clients' regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide operational leadership for the Chirton team ensuring all activities align with long term objectives and contribute to sustainable growth.
- To oversee the project planning including estimating, focusing on optimising efficiency and productivity.
- To work closely with the department managers to ensure that we are managing and optimising opportunities and efficiencies.
- To lead and build a team of motivated, professional, and capable colleagues working together, continuing to be the recognised leaders in the relevant market sectors.
- To set comprehensive goals for productivity by evaluating performance.
- Full P&L leadership and business planning responsibility.
- Be the champion of quality throughout the business. Maintain and enforce high standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use strategic planning skills, including forecasting industry trends, assessing market demands, business case analysis and identifying growth opportunities to deliver business growth.
- Lead change initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices, and driving organisational transformation.
- Ensure that the business operates in a way that enhances value in Health and Safety, Environmental, Social and Governance matters.
- To maintain a forward thinking, solutions-focused and innovative approach to improve and develop tools, processes, and solutions.
- Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning and personal development.
Scope:
- Action planning with the UK Engineering Managing Director to enable the delivery of company goals and objectives.
- Actively support business development activities, to expand their client base and secure new projects.
- Provide expertise and support during the tendering process.
Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree or similar qualification in Engineering
- Highly organised, diligent and with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Strong technical expertise in engineering principles.
- Success in managing intricate engineering projects within budget and time constraints.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
General Manager
Morson Talent
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE29, England

not provided
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The company is seeking a General Manager on a 6-month contract to strategically lead operational activities and enhance customer satisfaction.
- The role requires a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in managing complex engineering projects.
- Key responsibilities include providing operational leadership, overseeing project planning, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- The position offers a salary of $120,000 per year, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
- Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to drive organizational transformation.