Managing Director/ General Manager

SUMMARY:
Managing Director / General Manager
Technical Services – Food & Beverage Sector
A well-established technical services business within the food and beverage environment is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Managing Director / General Manager.
This role requires a strong, hands-on executive leader with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a technical, service-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving performance, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening long-term client relationships within a high-standard service business.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction, reporting to the Board and shareholders
• Develop and execute business strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability
• Oversee full operational performance across technical service delivery functions
• Drive revenue growth while identifying efficiencies to optimise cost and margin
• Lead, manage, and develop senior leadership and operational teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Ensure service excellence and compliance with contractual service level agreements
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue targets
• Implement and drive effective marketing and business development initiatives
• Present monthly operational and financial reports to the Board
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and employee well-being
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, health & safety standards, and industry best practice

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in leading a business or significant business unit at senior level
• Strong commercial acumen with solid financial and operational management capability
• Experience in a technical services, engineering, facilities, HVAC, refrigeration, or related service environment would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage operational complexity
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including engagement with corporate and blue-chip clients
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Strong analytical ability with a solution-oriented and decisive leadership style
• Experience managing growth, change, and performance turnaround initiatives will be beneficial

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA / Honours / Master’s) will be highly advantageous
• Experience in a medium to large private sector organisation preferred