Consilium Recruit has been exclusively retained by an industry leading manufacturer of complex engineered products to manage the recruitment of a new Business Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading site operations including operations, commercial and engineering and applicants are sought with proven leadership experience gained within a fast paced engineering or manufacturing operation . Commutable from: Stockton on Tees, Middleborough, Darlington, Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham. Salary: £ 80,000 - £ 100,000 + car + bonus + healthcare + pension Suitable for: General Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director, Commercial Director, Plant Manager, Business Manager, Business Unit Manager, Programmes Director. The Role Responsible for Business Unit performance Drive and lead new business development opportunities. Lead a multi–disciplined team as a cross functional business unit throughout the stages of design, development, manufacture and marketing of products and services. Maintain and develop long standing relationships with customers, distributers and end users. Set, communicate and ensure achievement of Business Unit priorities, goals and targets. Lead negotiations of new contracts and contract extensions Streamline Business Unit’s processes and improve working practices to achieve efficiencies and continuous productivity improvements. Drive a continuous and process improvement ethos across the plant. Lead and engage the team and install accountability by identifying goals and empowering employees. The Person Proven site leadership experience gained within a complex engineering environment. Demonstrable track record of driving continuous and process improvement. Capable of managing, developing and implementing strategy for manufacturing operations to meet agreed performance plans within agreed budgets. Good understanding and experience of working in a highly regulated complex engineering environment. Demonstrate business acumen coupled with the ability to identify opportunities for profitable business development with good knowledge, experience and understanding of contract terms and negotiation. Degree level or higher, desirable in business and/or technical disciplines. For more information send a CV to Alex Price