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A ferrous Foundry located in the South of England requires a General Manager to take it to its next level of development in terms of its commercial activities and ongoing investment plans, having invested significantly in the Foundry over recent years. The successful applicant will play a major role in leading these developments and associated investment plans.

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of foundry production, sales, resources, and employees. They will maintain effective quality procedures and ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

MAIN DUTIES OF JOB:

· Lead, motivate, coach and mentor the Foundry Team

· Identify and implement process improvements for increased efficiency and reduce costs

· Collaborate with other stakeholders to streamline operations and resolve issues

· Negotiate on purchase of materials/equipment as necessary

· Ensure compliance with environmental legislation

· Ensure adherence to and compliance with company policies, rules and regulations relating to safety/health, performance standards, procedures and processes

· Report on production activities and performance with detailed cost analysis.

· Provide periodic updates and reports as requested by management

· Plan work flow in order to achieve long term goals established by senior management

· Review and analyse production, quality control, production shortfalls and operating concerns for remediation and implementation of appropriate corrective action

· Schedules and coordinates necessary employee training

· Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures

· Produces detailed Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work

· To achieve the sales, gross margin targets and gaining market share through new businesses/acquisition of customers

· To monitor competitors’ activities and develop a suitable competitive strategy

· Regular interaction with various functions to ensure effective cross functional coordination to support achievement of company’s target.

· Build robust customer relationships through regular customer interaction

OTHER DUTIES:

A degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

The Company has a Health and Safety Policy which outlines it’s responsibilities as an employer and the responsibilities of it’s employees in respect of health and safety. All employees need to be aware of this policy and comply with it’s content.

If this vacancy is of interest in the first instance please contact: info@icme.org.uk