General Manager
- Co Kildare
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reports to: Managing DirectorOur client specialises in delivering high-quality aluminium fabrication and engineering solutions to clients across multiple sectors.As they continue to evolve and optimise their operations, they are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute General Manager to lead their team through a phase of positive change — driving operational excellence, refining processes, and ensuring our quality standards remain second to none.Role PurposeThe General Manager will take full ownership of day-to-day operational performance, ensuring the business runs smoothly, efficiently, and profitably.
This role demands a hands-on leader who can:
- Oversee production workflows from order intake to delivery
- Ensure quality control systems are robust and adhered to
- Optimise processes for efficiency and profitability
- Manage client expectations and ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and to specification
- Lead and develop a skilled team to maintain high performance and morale
- Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of all orders to ensure smooth production flow
- Ensure jobs are correctly scoped, costed, and resourced for on-time and in-full delivery
- Oversee order tracking, shipping accuracy, and delivery performance with minimal waste or rework
- Allocate and organise work effectively among operatives to maximise productivity
- Oversee the Quality Control function, ensuring adherence to specifications, drawings, and client requirements
- Implement and maintain robust quality management systems to meet industry standards
- Analyse production errors, rework trends, and client feedback to drive targeted improvements
- Embed a “right first time” culture across the team
- Review existing workflows and processes, identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve accuracy, speed, and profitability
- Introduce performance tracking metrics (KPIs) for production, quality, and client satisfaction
- Ensure the back-office and workshop are fully aligned in communication and process
- Lead, coach, and mentor the operations team to achieve high standards of work and accountability
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and ownership across all roles
- Conduct performance reviews, set clear objectives, and address training needs
- Ensure pricing of jobs is accurate, competitive, and profitable
- Act as a key point of contact for client communication, ensuring expectations are clearly set and met
- Manage any escalations professionally to maintain client trust and satisfaction
- Ensure all operations comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation and company policies
- Conduct regular risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety audits
- Champion a proactive safety culture in the workplace
- Proven track record in General Management or Operations Leadership in manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry
- Experience in change management and process improvement within a production environment
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and QC best practices
- Skilled in workflow scheduling, job costing, and team leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Commercially aware with a focus on profitability and efficiency
- Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance in a manufacturing/workshop setting
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Fuel Card
- Company Pension Contribution after probationary period (6 months)
- Opportunity to lead change in a growing, quality-driven engineering company
- Autonomy to implement improvements that directly impact profitability and client satisfaction
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative work environment.