General Manager

Are you an experienced leader with strong commercial acumen ready to take the helm of a high-precision manufacturing business on the brink of rapid growth.

The Company, is a world leader with a 70-year history in manufacturing high-precision optics and optical instrumentation for global clients. Driven by significant project wins and near-term opportunities, The Company is entering a massive growth phase that presents both an extraordinary opportunity and an operational challenge.

We are seeking a General Manager focused on operational excellence and scaling the business. Your primary mission will be to successfully deliver on a significant increase in operations and revenue over the next two years by rapidly developing our capacity, capability, staffing, and processes. You will position The Company as the leading provider in its sector.

Key Responsibilities : Your Mission

This is a critical, hands‑on operational leadership role. You will apply your technical, program management and leadership expertise to :

• Operational & Growth Management : Oversee the delivery of products and services, ensuring they meet quality standards, contractual obligations, and agreed timelines / budgets. You will develop the capacity, capability, staffing, and processes to support a major increase in operations and revenue.
• Commercial Focus & Financial Oversight : Drive a customer‑centric culture and maintain strong customer relationships. You will manage the financial performance of The Company, overseeing operational budgets, forecasting, and understanding the key revenue, cost, profit, and cash drivers in a technical / manufacturing setting.
• Team Leadership : Lead, inspire, and mentor a high‑performing, engaged, and aligned multidisciplinary team (scientists, technicians, engineers, and sales professionals). This includes critical talent acquisition and retention efforts.
• Stakeholder & Strategy : Actively contribute to The Division's leadership team. Represent The Company and The Division in New Zealand, advocating for the company to government and local authorities, and fostering relationships with corporate teams.
• Continuous Improvement : Stimulate and encourage continuous improvement at all levels within The Company and the broader group.

What You Bring :

Highly Advantageous

Why Join The Company?

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

General Manager, Management, Strategy

qualifications

education

Bachelor Degree

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