General Manager

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation in the industrial automation, control gear, and electro-mechanical systems sector is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its operations, drive commercial performance, and strengthen organisational excellence. This is a strategic leadership role suited to a high-impact professional with strong technical grounding and financial acumen.

POSITION INFO:
As the General Manager, you will oversee the overall performance of the business, ensuring operational efficiency, commercial growth, and strong governance across departments. You will work closely with technical, financial, operations, and sales teams to deliver sustainable results and elevate the company’s position in the market.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all business units, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient workflows in production, engineering, procurement, and support functions.
• Ensure strong financial oversight: manage budgets, analyse financial performance, and implement cost-control measures.
• Drive business development initiatives, ensuring sales targets are met and customer satisfaction remains high.
• Lead and mentor department managers, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen internal processes, governance, and compliance aligned with industry standards and organisational policies.
• Approve technical deliverables, including equipment designs, project documentation, and engineering outputs where required.
• Prepare regular performance reports for executive and board-level review.
• Ensure the organisation remains competitive through innovation, operational discipline, and high-quality service delivery.

📌 Minimum Requirements

• BEng in Electrical Engineering (Essential)
• MBA or equivalent business qualification (Highly Advantageous)
• 10+ years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments.
• Proven senior management or executive leadership experience.
• Strong commercial, budgeting, and financial management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of engineering production processes, supply chains, and technical operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.