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Managing Director

Oldham Permanent View Job Description
The role is for a transformational Managing Director who can take full P&L responsibility for the business and work closely with the owners to realise the growth potential of this business. Continuing the momentum of change, whilst ensuring that key clients continue to be taken care of, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone with deep manufacturing experience and an appetite for transformation and growth.
  • To lead a historic British manufacturing firm with significant potential
  • Strong backing and significant investment from its US-based parent.

About Our Client

Dynamic Controls, a BWX Technologies company has retained Page Executive's defence and aerospace practice to hire a Managing Director to guide the business into the future. Dynamic Controls Ltd. (DCL), founded in 1960, is the "Leader by Design" of high and low-pressure cartridge valves, manifolds, reducing stations and fluid/gas systems for critical and demanding applications. These systems installed base includes nuclear submarines; aircraft carriers and rocket launch systems.The US-based parent company, BWX Technologies, INC (NYSE: BWXT) traces their history to the 1850's and was spun out of The Babcock & Wilcox Company 10 years ago. It is a manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration.With approximately 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

Job Description

· Full Accountability Across Business Functions: Lead the team, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with strategic objectives. Take full responsibility for business performance, profitability, and long-term growth.

· Operational Efficiency and Quality: Drive operational efficiency by identifying inefficiencies and implementing industry best practices across manufacturing and production. Use data-driven insights to improve workflows, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. Champion a culture of continuous improvement.

· Improvement in Manufacturing Processes: Undertake detailed evaluations of current manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and cost-saving opportunities. Implement modern technologies to streamline operations and boost productivity. Develop and enforce stringent quality control measures to ensure consistent and high-quality output.

· Sales Strategy Development: Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive sales strategy. Work to refine market penetration strategies, pricing structures, and customer engagement plans, ensuring alignment with 2025 growth targets.

· Integration of Innovation and Technology: Improve forecasting, inventory management, and production scheduling, enhancing overall efficiency.

· Leadership and Culture Development: Provide inspiring and effective leadership to drive high performance and foster a strong, collaborative workplace culture.

The Successful Applicant

· Strong background in manufacturing.

· Expertise in production processes.

· Process and systems-oriented, with a focus on operational efficiency and profitability.

· Financially astute, able to connect business operations with bottom-line results.

· Exceptional leadership skills, capable of building trust and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

· Hands-on and approachable, with a willingness to engage in day-to-day business operations.

What's on Offer

Six-figure basic salary, bonus scheme, benefits package.

Contact
Nick Messenger
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6612470

Job summary

Function
Board Level
Subsector
Board Level Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Oldham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Messenger
Job reference
JN-122024-6612470
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Nick is a Partner at Page Executive Industrial & Manufacturing Practice. He specialises in general leadership appointments including non-executive board members; CEO; Managing Director; Operations and Commercial. Nick has particular expertise in the ...

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