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Managing Director

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Designate Managing Director

Currently UK based, relocating to Chennai, India

£130,000-£160,000 + OTE up to £200,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Company Pension + Holiday + Company Benefits

Exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career and progress into an MD position whilst joining an ambitious company that can offer you full autonomy in your role to be a driving force of change.

On offer is the chance to live in India, learn the role of a Managing Director, lead two sites with expansion plans over the next few years and actively play a key role in the company achieving their long-term growth plans.

This is a recognised, well-established company that have grown year on year to become the market leader in their industry and actively supply into the mining, construction, defence, mineral processing sectors and many more. Due to their recent success, the company are looking for a Managing Director to take on their next phase of growth plans and play a key part in the success of the sites in India.

The day-to-day responsibilities for this role will be to oversee two manufacturing sites in Chennai and ensure to develop and expand the company's commercial strategies across India whilst managing sustainable growth. The candidate will work closely with the current Director to allow a successful transition period and handover.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Engineer, with background at a Head of Operations/ Engineering Manager/ Director level and experience with previous stints working internationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career with an ambitious company, work internationally and make your own mark on your division.

The Role
*Designate Managing Director (2-year handover period)
*Overseeing and developing commercial strategies for the Division within India
*Build and maintain profitable opportunities with existing or new stakeholders
*Leading a current management team and overall headcount between (60-80)

The Person
*Managing Director/ Head of Operations/ Engineering Director or similar experience
*Previously trained as an Engineer (Holding an Engineering qualification, Degree, HNC, Apprenticeship)
*UK Based, and able to relocate to India on a full time basis
*Experience working within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors (chemical processing, mechanical engineering etc.)
*Prepared to work across two sites with a head count up to 80 staff

Reference Number: BBBH220359

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Nick Phillips] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.