General Manager

SUMMARY:
An established Shopfitting Fabricator, specialising in custom metal fabrication and tailored manufacturing solutions, is looking to recruit a technically strong, commercially astute General Manager to lead its business.
This role requires a hands-on leader with a sound understanding of engineering drawings, metal fabrication and manufacturing processes, capable of overseeing the complete process from concept and design through to factory production and installation.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead overall business performance, driving profitability, operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Oversee the full manufacturing process, from concept development and technical drawings through fabrication, production and installation. Interpret technical drawings, assess manufacturing feasibility and ensure designs can be translated into practical, cost-effective finished products. Oversee Sales, Estimating, Projects, Drawing Office, Production, Dispatch, Installations and Finance. Drive production planning, quality, cost control and on-time project delivery. Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, working capital and financial performance. Build strong customer and supplier relationships. Lead departmental managers, driving accountability, operational discipline and continuous improvement. Candidate Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Management or a related technical discipline . Minimum 8 years' progressive management experience , including senior operational leadership. Strong technical background in metal fabrication, manufacturing and production processes . Ability to read, interpret and critically evaluate engineering and fabrication drawings , with a practical understanding of how components and finished products are manufactured. Sound knowledge of metalworking processes, fabrication methods, materials, production equipment and manufacturing capabilities. Proven ability to oversee the concept-to-manufacture process , working closely with designers, draughtspeople, production managers and factory personnel. Experience in custom manufacturing, shopfitting, retail equipment manufacturing or a similar project-based engineering environment. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgets, costing, margins and P&L responsibility. A practical, solutions-driven leader who is equally comfortable engaging with customers, reviewing technical drawings and managing factory operations. This position calls for a technically grounded business leader who understands not only how to manage a manufacturing business, but how its products are designed, fabricated and produced.