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We are looking for a General Manager to join our business working in the Rail and Transportation Sector at our Southport site. Reporting to the Operations and Manufacturing Director, you will lead the development, and performance of all activities within the Site Business Unit to achieve maximum profitability and growth in line with company and group Strategy and budgets. You will be responsible for the Southport Manufacturing Site (approx. 100 people) with direct responsibility for the Manufacturing team to deliver the site based objectives and corporate plan. This is a new and exciting role and a great opportunity to join a business during an exciting growth phase. This is a site based role and you must live within a one hour commute of Southport, to be able to deliver the hands-on leadership that is required.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, engage and develop the team to improve operational excellence and delivery to the customer
Implement The Unipart Way Forward Strategy and the Rail and Public Transportation Sector strategy
Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement
Ensure safe and compliant delivery of all products and services in accordance with statutory regulations
Drive operational performance and customer satisfaction
Manage the site budget ensuring delivery of operational financial targets including cost control and operational efficiency
Monitor KPIs and produce regular performance for senior leadership
Provide visible leadership and build high performing and engaged teams
Conduct regular Exec reviews with relevant management to develop Employee Engagement, establish effective communications, build employee capability, and to provide insight for the improvement of sales, engineering and operational activity performance
Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
Work in a safe manner, taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work, following appropriate Health and Safety guidance, training and company rules and procedures as appropriate
Requirements:
Manufacturing background within a transferable heavy industry such as rail, automotive, defence, aerospace, or similar (electronics preferred but not essential)
Experience leading a comparable site in scale, budget, and headcount with a proven track record of taking a site from good to great and achieving operational excellence
Experience working closely with Sales to ensure operational capability aligns with demand
Visible, accessible leadership style, spending 20–30% of time on the shop floor
Gravitas and confidence to challenge the status quo constructively
Ability to represent the site’s best interests within the wider group
Inspirational leadership that brings people along on a journey of positive change
Active curiosity and strong listening skills
Growth‑oriented mindset with a focus on marginal gains and continuous improvement
Strong track record of uniting teams around a clear vision, mission, and purpose
Demonstrated commitment to developing or maintaining a strong safety culture