1.0 SUMMARY
The Managing Director (MD) of Data Physics UK, the subsidiary, has a range of responsibilities that align with both the legal and operations frameworks of the UK and the company’s global interests. The successful candidate is a dependable professional with excellent diligence, able to manage multiple priorities, excel at planning, and have strong people skills.
2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership and Direction:
* Formulating Subsidiary Strategy: The MD is responsible for aligning the subsidiary's strategy with the parent company’s goals. This involves defining objectives, identifying growth opportunities, and setting the long-term direction of the business.
* Business Development: The MD leads efforts to expand the company’s presence in the UK market, including market analysis, partnerships, and exploring new business opportunities.
Operational Oversight:
* Day-to-Day Operations: Managing the overall operations of the subsidiary, ensuring that the business functions efficiently and effectively in alignment with corporate goals.
* Resource Allocation: Overseeing the allocation of resources (financial, human, technological) to various projects and departments.
* Risk Management: Implementing risk management frameworks to ensure compliance with both UK laws and internal company policies.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
* Adhering to UK Laws: The MD is responsible for ensuring the subsidiary complies with UK corporate laws, such as the Companies Act 2006, which governs financial reporting, tax obligations, and employment laws.
* Reporting to Regulatory Bodies: Filing statutory documents (annual returns, financial statements) with Companies House and maintaining good governance practices.
* Health and Safety: Ensuring the subsidiary complies with UK health and safety laws and standards.
* Budgeting and Financial Control: Managing the subsidiary’s financial health by overseeing budgeting, cash flow, and financial forecasting.
* Providing regular financial and operational reports to the headquarters, including profit-and-loss analysis, operational metrics, and market insights.
* Complete MOD quarterly and year-end reporting outlining the overall company performance, financial information, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
Corporate Governance:
* Acting as a liaison between the subsidiary and the parent company, attending management meetings, and making key decisions in line with corporate governance practices.
Team Management and Development:
* Manage staff contracts, pensions, holiday schedules, company car allowances, and pay.
* Manage UNUM Death in Service and UNUM Sickness Insurance benefits.
* Leading the UK Team: Managing and developing a local team, ensuring they are aligned with the company’s goals, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
* Fostering Corporate Culture: The MD is responsible for ensuring that the company culture is in line with both the UK market and the values of the parent company.
Stakeholder Management:
* Client Relations: Ensuring the company maintains strong relationships with its UK customers and clients, and providing leadership in key negotiations and partnerships.
* Supplier and Vendor Management: Overseeing relationships with key suppliers, ensuring that supply chain activities support business objectives, and managing customs and export requirements.
* Review and sign off on Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) contracts.
* Review and sign off on Engineering, Procurement, Export Construction, and Installation contracts.
Cultural and Market Adaptation:
* Local Market Understanding: The MD must ensure that the subsidiary is adapted to the local UK market, including understanding customer needs, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes.
3.0 SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS
* Strong technical skills
* Excellent communicator with ability to grasp complex ideas then break into reasonable elements
* Excellent analytical skills with ability to craft creative solutions
* Proficient in ERP systems (Netsuite preferred) and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Planning and scheduling
4.0 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
* 3-5 years of experience in general management of a business unit of international manufacturing company
* A bachelor’s degree in business management or related field
* Knowledge and experience of UK pay and labor laws
* 5+ years ISO-9000 preferred
* Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
5.0 TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all employees
* Contribute to the overall growth, stability, and profitability of the organization
* Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions for improved efficiency and service.
6.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, talk, hear, and sit.
* Prolonged periods standing and up to four hours per shift sitting and working on a computer.
* The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle and/or feel objects and use hands and arms to reach objects or materials, carry objects and small packages and operate office equipment.
* Must be able to work in hot and cold climates and in a factory environment.
7.0 WORK ENVIRONMENT
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
* The noise level in the production area is usually loud and the noise levels in most office areas are generally quiet.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at £85,000 per year
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