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General Manager - Steel Division, Clondalkin
Client: Grafton Group plc
Location: Clondalkin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 02bcc3f52e18
Job Views: 95
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
Chadwicks Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telfords have become trusted names for quality products and services.
Reporting to the Managing Director of the Specialist Product Division of the Chadwicks Group, the General Manager of Heiton Steel is responsible for the P&L of our specialist Steel, Cut & Bend and Shotblasting business in line with the profit and revenue targets, overseeing the day to day running of this business, developing, and implementing the strategy for growth.
Knowledge & Experience
1. An experienced business leader in a comparable role, preferably with steel industry knowledge.
2. Holding a business degree; an MBA or similar post graduate qualification would be desirable.
3. Experience of driving a sales development strategy would be a positive addition.
4. 3+ years in a similar senior position.
5. Demonstrable ability to grow a business.
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to set a vision for the business.
7. The capacity to identify and address challenges, make informed decisions, think creatively, and propose innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leading the business to ensure smooth, efficient, and effective manufacturing and operational processes with a focus on optimising efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
2. Lead change initiatives to ensure the business remains relevant to the market and has a sustainable business model for the future.
3. Co-ordinate assessments of our customer and market needs, analyse competition’s capability relating to steel, cut and bend and shotblasting.
4. Responsible for managing all safety aspects within the area of own responsibility.
5. Support and develop your team, ensuring clear targets and objectives are defined and met regularly.
6. Lead the process for planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
7. Assist in developing sustainable relationships with suppliers and key customers.
8. Oversee the purchasing of steel for the entire company, forecasting industry trends and managing fluctuations in the market.
9. Contribute to driving a positive culture across the business, listening to colleagues and supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
10. Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures and contribute to improving processes and policies where needed.
11. Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business.
12. Build and maintain strong relations across the Specialist Product Division and the wider Grafton Group.
13. Perform any other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by the Managing Director or Group Leadership Team.
Key Performance Measures
1. Profit and ROCE
2. Return on sales
3. Delivery against HSSE metrics
4. Delivery against sustainability targets
5. Colleague engagement and well being
6. Operational productivity and performance
Contract Type
1. Permanent full time
2. Full time 39-hour contract
3. Working week Monday to Friday
Our Benefits Include
1. Competitive Basic Salary
2. Competitive Performance Related Bonus
3. Private Health Care
4. Sick Pay Scheme
5. Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
6. Colleague Saving Scheme
7. Profit Share Scheme
8. Colleague Discount
9. Educational Assistance
10. Wellness initiatives
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chadwicks Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways.
DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion.
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