RPS are working with a global, tier 1 aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a General Manager in thier 200 employee, Farnborough facility. The General Manager has overall responsibility for all site operations across manufacturing engineering, production, quality and EH&S, SIOP & logistics and maintenance departments. General Manager Responsibilities * Managing employee performance, training staff, and developing new hires as needed, recruitment and retention of staff * Responsibility for day to day operations, output and planning activities within the cells * Capacity management * Developing and implementing plans to take the cells to world class status including: reduction in lead time, reduction in inventory holding, utilisation of continuous improvement techniques, aggressive lean implementation, preparing and justifying capital expenditure * Maintaining inventory controls and ordering supplies needed to operate the plant * Building and leading the teams to achieve the above including communication, training, recruitment and performance management * Management of department cost centre budgets, expenditure, variances and capital budget/assets. * Champion lean processes across operations the production area following the EOS * Assisting in the introduction of new products from engineering into production * Coordinating with other departments on site such as Human Resources and Finance to ensure that all aspects of plant operations run smoothly * Ensuring that all company standards and regulations regarding safety, environmental protection, and labor laws are met Qualifications/Skills/Experience Essential * Previous proven experience in the same or similar role * Self-motivated, creative, and highly organized, with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively in a high-pressure environment. * Highly skilled in terms of teamwork, effective communication oral and written and interacting with people at all levels and sectors of the organization. * Ability to show previous experience of lean implementation * Degree qualified or equivalent in an engineering discipline is desirable If you feel you meet the above criteria for this General Manager position, please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role/company and your background in more detail