Operational P&L Ownership | Group Reporting | Site Leadership
Location - Tunbridge Wells
Precision Manufacturing & Assembly
Salary - Up to £90,000 p.a + Bonus + Extensive Package
Business Unit Leadership within low to medium volume Manufacturing & Assembly

A well-established, multi-site manufacturing group is seeking a commercially savvy and operationally driven Business Unit Director to lead and develop one of its key UK based divisions.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for operational performance, profitability and structured reporting into the parent Group.

You will own the business unit - not just manage the production floor.

The Role:

As Business Unit Director, you will take end-to-end responsibility for:
*Operational performance
*Financial delivery
*Team leadership
*Continuous improvement strategy
*Group-level reporting and commercial transparency
You will lead a machining and assembly focused production facility, ensuring output, quality, safety and cost control are aligned with strategic and financial targets.

Key Accountabilities:
*Full operational P&L Ownership
*Responsibility for revenue, cost base, margin and EBITDA performance
*Labour efficiency, material usage and overhead control
*Budget setting, forecasting and financial planning
*Driving profitability and sustainable growth
*Operational Leadership
*Oversight of all machining and production activities
*Delivery of OTIF performance and quality standards
*Capacity planning and resource optimisation
*Reducing downtime and improving throughput
*Group Reporting & Governance
*Structured monthly reporting into Group leadership
*Performance analysis across operational and financial KPIs
*Data-led decision making and performance visibility
*Contribution to strategic planning and investment decisions
Team & Culture:
*Leadership of engineers, technicians and production teams
*Building accountability and high-performance culture
*Talent development and succession planning
*Embedding lean principles across the business unit
*Identifying margin improvement opportunities
*Driving efficiency, workflow optimisation and waste reduction
We are we Looking For:
*Senior operational leadership experience within a machining / CNC manufacturing / Assembly environment
*Demonstrable track record of operational P&L ownership
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and act on financial data
*Experience reporting into group or board-level stakeholders
*Proven ability to drive operational improvement and cultural accountability
*Degree qualified (Engineering/Manufacturing preferred)
*Lean / Six Sigma exposure advantageous
Why This Role Is Different:

This is not a production management role with limited autonomy, it is a business leadership position with:
*Genuine financial accountability
*Strategic influence
*Group visibility
*The opportunity to shape operational direction and drive profitability
Ideal for an ambitious Operations Manager / Director stepping up into full business ownership or an established Business Unit leader seeking broader strategic exposure within a group structure.

To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10280.

Desired Skills and Experience
Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, BUM, P&L, CI, Improvement, Lean, Machining, Assembly,