General Manager - Sheet Metal Manufacturing Skip to content Newly created role for a sales-centric/growth-oriented leader Family orientated culture Live and work on the Gold Coast Newly created role for a sales-centric/growth-oriented leader Family orientated culture Arete Executive has been exclusively engaged in finding a forward-thinking General Manager for a leading sheet metal manufacturing company based on the Gold Coast. This role is an exceptional opportunity to drive sales, optimise operational efficiency, and shape strategic growth for a reputable, family-owned business. About the Company This family-owned sheet metal manufacturer, established over two decades ago, is located on the Gold Coast and known for its supportive, family-oriented culture and long-tenured staff. It provides turnkey manufacturing solutions, delivering fully finished sheet metal products to clients in diverse sectors, including renewable energy, medical, transport, and agriculture. Operating across a 24/5 schedule, the company prides itself on delivering quality and service excellence through skilled craftsmanship and state-of-the-art machinery. About You You are a strategic and results-driven leader with a solid background in manufacturing, ideally within the metal production or related sectors. With a keen focus on both sales and operations, you excel in building relationships, driving business development, and navigating competitive, price-sensitive markets. Your expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement will ensure you can maximise production capacity and lead operational efficiencies. As a natural leader, you value accountability and clear communication, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration. Your balanced approach, combining strategic foresight with hands-on management, enables you to drive substantial growth while staying aligned with the company's values of integrity, quality, and people-first principles. About the role: As General Manager, you will be instrumental in leading the company through a new phase of growth, with approximately 70% of your role dedicated to developing strategies to increase revenue, strengthening client relationships, and targeting new market opportunities to maximise equipment utilisation. The remainder of your focus will be on refining production processes, enhancing lean manufacturing practices, and optimising the full capacity of all machinery. You will also mentor and develop the senior leadership team, fostering accountability and a results-oriented culture. Additionally, you'll drive strategic planning to support revenue growth and ensure sustainable growth and market expansion. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a collaborative, growth-focused environment on the Gold Coast. If you're ready to bring your vision and expertise to a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you. For further information please apply via the role advert or contact Tiffany Cording or Fiona Cochran with any specific questions:****** or0402 096 622 . Please note screening will take place with suitable candidates across November. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply. Please note references, probity and medical checks and psychometric assessments may form part of the process.
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