General Manager

Excellent Package

Location: Northern Ireland

Our client is one of the leading suppliers of parts, components and accessories for truck and trailers. They are now looking to recruit a new General Manager to drive future growth across the branch network.

The Person

• Demonstrable previous relevant sales and business development experience with proven growth, preferably in relation to vehicle parts sales
• Previous knowledge and experience of working within the heavy vehicle industry, preferably within a main franchised dealership, or with a motor factor is highly
• desirable
• Possess the drive to identify potential growth opportunities and effectively analyse associated risks
• Be an excellent communicator who listens actively, thinks strategically
• You must be a visionary leader, someone who is not only commercially focused, but also people focused.
• You will have immense drive, determination and enthusiasm.

To apply please send your CV via the appropriate link. Alternatively please call Gerry May on +44 (0)28 9062 8877 for a confidential discussion.

Director of Development
Location: Greater Belfast

Salary – Commensurate with experience

Reporting to Group R&D Director, the new Director of Development will be responsible for managing a small multi-disciplinary team focusing on and leading the development of new devices across this multi-national medical device firm.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be a technical expert in the development of medical devices
• Be able to work in a multi-functional, multi-disciplinary team and to build relationships with peers.
• Will have an ability to manage own time and that of others in a fast-paced environment and on multiple projects at one time.
• Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Scientific subject.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in the development of medical devices
• Ability to manage and lead a small team
• Able to demonstrate their leading input into the development of a product that has been placed on the market
• Ability/willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Desirable

• Relevant Post Graduate degrees or doctorate
• Working knowledge of latest design methodologies such as Lean, Hybrid.
• Working knowledge of CAD, FEA and other design tools.
• Working knowledge of risk management tools such as FMEA
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 compliance, including ISO 10993 biocompatibility. Understanding of international regulatory requirements, such as US FDA and Japan FDA, a plus.

For an informal discussion call Gerry May at Forde May Consulting Ltd on 028 9062 8877, or to apply send a CV setting out how you meet the requirements to jobs@fordemayconsulting.com, quoting reference number 1705DoD, and including your current remuneration details