GENERAL MANAGER

 

THE COMPANY

 

The MS-search agency performs headhunting missions of managers, senior executives and other key players for the benefit of French and International groups.

 

Our client is an international manufacturer in the heavy industry. For their French site (300-400 people), we are looking for their new General Manager.

 

POSITION

The General Manager (GM) provides leadership and direction for the site, ensuring efficient production, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance. The GM develops and executes strategies, sets targets, and ensures systems are in place to minimize risks related to people, downtime, and asset damage.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

- Develop and implement operational strategies for the site.

- Achieve financial targets and ensure effective cost control.

- Oversee the successful execution of significant capital projects within budget.

- Set and meet safety and environmental targets.

- Foster effective people management and improve employee engagement.

 

Essential Functions

 

- Health, Safety & Environment: Lead initiatives promoting zero harm, integrating health, safety, and environmental goals into site operations.

- Production: Develop and monitor production strategies and KPIs, ensuring alignment with business needs.

- Asset Management: Collaborate with asset managers to improve reliability and align maintenance with production priorities.

- Financial Management: Oversee financial planning, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.

- People Management: Support HR in leadership development, succession planning, and performance feedback processes.

 

Location: France, on-site.

 

PROFILE

 

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, Master’s degree is desirable.

- 15+ years in senior production roles, ideally in a heavy industry.

- Proven project management and leadership skills.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.

- Experience in leading and motivating teams, fostering accountability and collaboration.

- Fluent in French and operational in English.

- Ideally open to move near to the site (location given later in the process), or being there during the week.

 

CONTACT

 

Please send your application by mail to MS-search, under the reference 2184A: contact@ms-search.fr