We are partnering with a leading, high-precision aerospace component manufacturing business, supplying critical parts to global aerospace and defence markets. With a reputation for engineering excellence and operational reliability, the business is now looking to appoint a President / Managing Director to lead its next phase of growth and value creation.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior leader with both operational and commercial expertise, a strong technical background, and a proven track record of driving EBITDA and shareholder value.
The Role
Reporting to the Board, you will have full P&L accountability and the responsibility to set the strategic direction, optimise operations, and maximise commercial performance. You will work closely with a talented senior leadership team to deliver sustainable growth, operational excellence, and enhanced shareholder returns.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a clear growth strategy, balancing operational efficiency with commercial expansion.
- Operational Excellence: Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring world-class quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery, with a focus on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
- Commercial Impact: Develop and execute strategies to expand the customer base, optimise pricing, and drive profitable growth across key markets.
- Financial Performance: Deliver EBITDA growth and improve MOIC through disciplined cost management, operational enhancements, and strategic investment decisions.
- People & Culture: Inspire, motivate, and develop the leadership team and wider workforce, creating a high-performance culture aligned with business objectives.
- Innovation & Technical Expertise: Apply deep technical knowledge to guide process improvement, product development, and operational problem-solving.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience in aerospace component manufacturing, ideally with a technical or engineering education background.
- A proven track record of driving EBITDA growth and creating shareholder value.
- Strong experience spanning both operations and commercial functions, with hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and customer engagement.
- Demonstrable expertise in Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving change in a complex, high-performance environment.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and profitable growth initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to represent the business to investors, customers, and partners.
Why This Role
This is a high-impact, senior leadership position within a recognised aerospace business. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the organisation, deliver tangible operational and financial improvements, and make a lasting impact on value creation. The role offers a competitive package reflecting the seniority and responsibilities, including performance-linked incentives aligned with growth and operational performance.
