We are supporting the appointment of a Managing Director to lead a well-established UK manufacturing SME into its next phase of development. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining operational excellence with strong commercial drive. The role will suit a Managing Director (or senior operational/commercial leader ready to step up) who is genuinely comfortable being close to production, visible on the shop floor, and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business, while also setting clear direction and driving sustainable performance improvement. The role Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will have full responsibility for the performance, profitability and long-term development of the business. You will lead across production, sales, engineering and support functions, translating strategy into practical actions, clear priorities and measurable results. Key elements of the role include: Overall accountability for operational and commercial performance Ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations Driving continuous improvement in productivity, cost, quality and delivery Maintaining close involvement in day-to-day operations where required Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team across the organisation Supporting and strengthening the sales function, both domestically and internationally Identifying improvement opportunities and turning them into practical, owned actions Representing the business with ..... full job details .....