Managing Director - Specialist ManufacturingThe Opportunity We are recruiting a Managing Director for a profitable 9 million-turnover specialist manufacturer. This role is perfect for a leader who wants the "best of both worlds": the day-to-day autonomy of an SME business and the financial backing of a NASDAQ-listed industrial group.This is a hands-on position with PandL accountability and clear, defined routes for career progression:Leadership Autonomy: You will be trusted to run the business independently with streamlined, meaningful reporting and access to a supportive board.Cultural Impact: You will have a mandate to lead the continuation toward a democratic, high-trust culture, acting as a coach to empower a loyal workforce.Scale the Business: There is a realistic opportunity to significantly increase the size and performance of the company over the next five to ten years.Group Progression: Success here offers opportunities to run larger businesses within the group.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy: Create and implement a plan to outperform annual budgets and meet realistic five-year growth targets.Expansion: Drive growth through new products, export opportunities and longer term the potential acquisition of a second manufacturing facility.Customer Focus: Work closely with the customers and distributors to increase sales.Innovation: Oversee the move into sustainable manufacturing, including the rollout of a premium "green steel" product range.Operations: Ensure production, Ha