General Manager

The OpportunityA long-established premium European brand-renowned globally is undergoing a significant transformation under new ownership within a growing industrial group.The UK is set to become the operational heart of the business. Manufacturing and assembly will relocate from Switzerland to a new facility in Bala, North Wales, where it will integrate with other group capabilities. While a small nucleus of design and IP will remain in Switzerland, Bala will lead production moving forward.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to spearhead the turnaround of a respected European manufacturing business, relocating operations to a modern UK base and building a lean, high-quality production environment from the ground up.The RoleAs General Manager, your responsibilities will include:Leading the relocation and set-up of the new UK manufacturing facility.Embedding lean manufacturing processes and world-class quality standards.Developing and redeploying the existing team while recruiting new talent.Collaborating closely with Swiss colleagues to transfer knowledge, BOMs, and product IP.Driving operational performance to support revenue targets of 6m+ within 2-3 years.Reporting directly to the Group CEO and serving as the senior leader on site in Bala. The PersonThis role is ideal for a hands-on operator with proven leadership experience in manufacturing or electronics assembly environments, particularly in turnaround or site transition scenarios.You will be comfortable ..... full job details .....