Executive Director (metalworking services) in Consult Business Partner

We are looking for an Executive Director of a manufacturing company specializing in metalworking services (cutting, welding, painting, turning and milling).

The company is part of the Military-Tech group, has a stable order load and production capacity.

Key Mission: Transform existing production into a modern and efficient asset. This requires the maximum optimization of the use of available capacities, the streamlining of all internal processes and the provision of profitable scaling of the business.

We are looking for a strong leader who is ready to take full responsibility for these transformations, working directly in production.

Team: 50-60 people. Reporting: CEO of a group of companies.

 Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Development and implementation of a strategy focused on increasing efficiency and financial growth.
• Operational Optimization: Critical analysis and adjustment of all internal processes (production, supply, quality) for maximum productivity and cost reduction.
• Participation in Involvement of key customers: Personal involvement in negotiations with strategic customers to discuss technical possibilities, deadlines and ensure the highest level of trust in production expertise.

• Expansion of the range of services: Analysis of market needs and initiation of the development of new metalworking services based on existing or planned production capacities. Cooperation with the commercial department for the formation of economically justified commercial offers and pricing.

• Financial Control: Financial management (P&L, budgeting), ensuring the profitability of the enterprise.
• Technical Supervision: Control over the condition of the infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation and repair of existing equipment.
• Team and Discipline: Management and development of the team (40-50 people), increasing production discipline and culture.

 Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in a management position in a manufacturing enterprise (from 30 people).
• Specialization: Practical experience in the metalworking industry or related industries.
• Commercial orientation: A clear understanding of how production efficiency affects commercial success and experience interacting with key stakeholders by customers.
• Real Changes: Successful experience in system optimization of processes and working with existing capacities.
• Skills: Financial literacy (P&L), leadership, high determination and resilience.
• Attention: Willingness to work in conditions that require active intervention in work processes in production.

Working Conditions

• Compensation: Competitive level of income + bonuses for achieving goals.
• Reservation
• A job of strategic importance in the Military-Tech sector.
• Full-time employment, work in production (Kyiv, right bank, st.m. Akademmistechko).