General Manager Industrial - UK

Chaberton Professionals, a division of Chaberton Partners dedicated to the research and selection of Top Management profiles, is currently seeking for a General Manager for the UK subsidiary of one of Italy’s leading Industrial Group. Descrizione della posizione The successful candidate will assume the role of General Manager of the UK company, into which the current UK subsidiary will also be incorporated. With reference to the latter, the candidate will be responsible for the start-up, development, and full management of the production facility, where the machines are currently being installed. Once fully operational, the candidate will be responsible for the administration and operational management of both sites, with full P&L accountability. The candidate will operate in pursuit of the objectives defined by the parent company and will have the important responsibility of aligning site operations with Group strategies, acting as the key interface between the UK company and the parent company. For this purpose, availability to travel to Italy and other European countries will be required. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, particularly in the areas of environmental regulations, health and safety, and employment law, across both locations. Acting in compliance with the guidelines provided by the parent company and supported by its technical and operational managers, the candidate’s main responsibilities will include the following: Start-up of the Plant Manage the plant start-up phase, including the completion of installation works for the new machine and the set-up of all facilities required for the storage and handling of finished products.Select suppliers, negotiate supply agreements, and ensure compliance with agreed timelines and allocated budgets for project completion.Manage relationships with authorities and institutions, obtaining any permits required for the execution of works and the operation of the facility in compliance with applicable regulations.Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of environment and health & safety.Ensure proper administrative management of construction and installation activities.Select, build, and develop the team of employees who will operate at the site. Operational Management Manage the human resources employed across the company sites, ensuring the creation of a positive, high-performing organisational culture and maintaining constructive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.Establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with local and national authorities, institutions, regulatory bodies, and control organisations.Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of environment and health & safety. Monitor regulatory updates and implement the necessary adjustments.Coordinate and manage all operational activities across company sites, with particular focus on production, quality, internal logistics, and supply chain.Manage the procurement activities required for the efficient operation of the sites, establishing and maintaining effective and positive relationships with suppliers.Manage energy procurement for the company sites, ensuring in particular the optimal management of consumption and supply arrangements.Ensure process efficiency, achievement of production and distribution targets, implementation of effective continuous improvement programmes, and compliance with the quality standards established by Group policies.Ensure an appropriate level of service to customers. Financial and Economic Management Ensure the optimal economic and financial management of the company, with full P&L responsibility.Prepare budgets, forecasts, and industrial plans.Monitor costs, margins, and performance.Provide the parent company with the data and information required or useful for monitoring the company’s economic and financial performance and that of each site, ensuring the implementation of a well-structured, timely, complete, and transparent reporting system. Requirements Proven experience (minimum 8–10 years) in similar roles and/or in the management and/or start-up of manufacturing plants within structured industrial environments.Previous experience in the industrial sectors with similar characteristics is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge, gained through professional experience, of UK legislation and industrial context (particularly in relation to employment law, health & safety, and environmental regulations). Skills and Competencies Strong managerial capabilities across operations, supply chain, finance, and HR.Proven expertise in managing complex industrial processes.Experience in implementing optimisation techniques and continuous improvement methodologies for production and logistics processes (OEE, Lean Manufacturing, etc.).Open, pragmatic, authoritative, and determined leadership style, with a strong focus on results and problem solving.Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills. Ability to build teams and collaborate effectively with different functions, both internally and in relationships with the parent company.Resilience and ability to adapt effectively in highly demanding and stressful environments. Languages Italian: Fluent (essential requirement)English: Fluent (essential requirement) Education Master’s degree in Engineering or Economics Location Lancashire Compensation Gross Annual Salary: GBP 110.000–130.000Variable Compensation: 20%Benefits: Company phone, PC, company car, health insurance