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Area General Manager - Overseas

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11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • You must manage profits, operations, and safety; lead a team; drive profitability; foster high-performing teams; apply lean manufacturing principles; and be open to diverse leaders.
  • You will oversee profit, sales, operations, and safety at the Glensanda site, manage teams, enhance profitability, and apply lean manufacturing principles for business improvement.

Requirements

  • - Full responsibility for the operating profit, sales, operations and safety of the business operations for our site in Glensanda
  • - Report directly to the Regional Director
  • - Lead and manage 3 direct reports across the UK in a range of disciplines, including commercial, operational, technical and business improvement
  • - Overall responsibility for 263 FTE
  • - Ability to effectively manage your own business and identify ways to increase profitability
  • - Understanding of the importance of developing high performing teams and adopting an inclusive mindset when it comes to talent
  • - Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the ability to apply them in different contexts is highly beneficial
  • - Open to high performing leaders across the UK and outside of the industry

Responsibilities

  • - You will have full responsibility for the operating profit, sales, operations and safety of the business operations for our site in Glensanda where we ship from to other sites across the UK, EU and internationally.
  • - You will report directly to the Regional Director and lead and manage 3 direct reports across the UK in a range of disciplines, including commercial, operational, technical and business improvement, and have overall responsibility for 263 FTE.
  • - You will have the autonomy and accountability to effectively manage your own business and identify ways to increase profitability.
  • - You understand the importance of developing high performing teams and adopt an inclusive mindset when it comes to talent.
  • - Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the ability to apply them in different contexts is highly beneficial for this role.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Area General Manager - Overseas?

The main responsibility of the Area General Manager - Overseas is to oversee the operating profit, sales, operations, and safety of the business operations for the site in Glensanda, and to manage and lead a team across various disciplines.

Who will the Area General Manager report to?

The Area General Manager will report directly to the Regional Director.

How many people will the Area General Manager be responsible for managing?

The Area General Manager will have overall responsibility for 263 full-time equivalents (FTE), including 3 direct reports across the UK.

Is industry-specific experience required for this role?

No, experience in the aggregates industry is not required, and the role welcomes high-performing leaders from outside the industry who are interested in executing a winning commercial strategy.

What kind of benefits can be expected for this role?

The benefits include a competitive salary plus bonus, company car or cash allowance, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, and an attractive pension and life assurance scheme.

Is there a focus on sustainability within the company?

Yes, Aggregate Industries UK is committed to creating a sustainable future and focuses on investing in a circular economy and digitalisation.

Is there an emphasis on team development and inclusivity?

Yes, the role emphasizes developing high performing teams and promotes an inclusive mindset when it comes to talent development.

What kind of knowledge is beneficial for this role?

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the ability to apply them in different contexts is highly beneficial for the Area General Manager position.

Are candidates from outside the UK considered for this position?

Yes, the company welcomes interest from high-performing leaders from outside the UK as well as from various industries.

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work, but in a hybrid format.

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