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Parkinson Lee Executive Search are the retained partners to global engineering group, Trelleborg, to appoint a General Manager for one of its key UK operations.Founded in 1896, Trelleborg has operations in more than 40 countries with over 16,700 employees, that develops advanced polymer solutions designed to seal, damp, and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Partnering closely with customers, Trelleborg enables safer, more sustainable, and higher-performing operations across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure. Wherever reliability, precision, and durability matter most,Trelleborg's technology helps businesses perform better, last longer, and push what's possible.As General Manager, for the Site in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, you will take full responsibility for the site's operational and strategic performance, ensuring all functions work cohesively to deliver business goals, profitability, and compliance. You will lead a multi-disciplinary senior team (Operations, Quality, HR, Technical, Commercial, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Innovation and Technical Design) and function as the key link between site operations and senior international leadership.The General Manager will lead the full operational, commercial, and strategic performance of the flagship site, that supplies advanced engineered products to global customers across multiple industrial markets and is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation.Responsibilities will include:Full P&L ownership overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term strategic planning and delivery of operational excellence, productivity, safety, and quality targetsDrive continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and operational excellence while upholding exceptional safety and quality standardsImplement robust processes and systems to support scalability and long-term capacity planning to deliver planned growthPlay a key role in group-wide strategy, including investment decisions, site development, and major transformation initiativesRepresent the business with key customers, suppliers, internal global stakeholders and international partnersSupporting global sales of specialist engineered products across multiple international markets whilst identifying growth opportunities and playing a central role in business development initiativesDeliver strong performance against KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement and lean methodologies are embedded across the siteRecruit, mentoring and developing departmental leaders to build a high-performance culture of accountability, engagement and high performanceParkinson Lee are interested in speaking with experienced General Managers who can demonstrate:10+ years' senior leadership experience in international manufacturing or engineering environmentsProven success leading complex operations of 80–100+ employees with full P&L accountability for business with an annual turnover between £50M to £100MStrong international exposure and the ability to operate confidently within a global matrixDeep expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and modern production methodologiesStrong commercial acumen with a customer-centric mindset and high level of customer engagementExperience supporting product innovation and new product development initiativesThe ability to translate strategic ambitions into operational results and lead change in a fast-paced, performance-driven environmentStrategic, hands-on leadership style with the ability to develop high-performing teamsA history of delivering productivity, profitability, and cultural improvement in fast-paced environmentsStrong financial acumen with experience in P&L ownership and strategic executionThe ability to engage confidently with international stakeholders, authorities, auditors, and senior group leadershipExcellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skillsA degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business and Lean Six Sigma credentials are highly advantageousThis is an outstanding opportunity to lead a high-performing UK site within a global organisation.The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior executive leadership team, partnering closely with European board-level stakeholders and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the site, driving its next phase of growth, and influencing broader international operations strategy.A highly competitive executive package is available, including a Six Figure basic salary, strong bonus potential, and a comprehensive suite of senior-level benefits.For more information and to arrange a call with the lead Partner, please submit your CV toAll direct applicants will be redirected to the retained search partner, Parkinson Lee.