General Manager- Dual Site

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable. We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate General Manager. This position reports to the Vice President - Marine EMEA and will work in our Selsey office. About the position As a general Manager at our Selsey and Vermont Site, you will be fully accountable for the overall performance of the Dometic UK/US Blind Systems business, with full responsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L), strategic direction, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The role ensures compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory and corporate governance requirements while fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Dometic's values. The General Manager is a key member of the EMEA Marine Leadership Team, responsible for driving business performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and long-term value creation across manufacturing operations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Your main responsibilities Strategic Leadership Provide inspirational leadership consistent with Dometic's Purpose, Vision and Values. Develop and execute the business strategy aligned with the Marine Division and Group objectives. Deliver sustainable profitable growth through operational excellence, innovation and customer focus. Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and market expansion initiatives. Drive organisational effectiveness through a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Contribute as an active member of the EMEA Marine Leadership Team. Financial & Commercial Leadership Hold full accountability for the business P&L. Deliver agreed revenue, profitability, cash flow and business performance objectives. Develop annual budgets, forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Optimise working capital, inventory and capital investment. Drive productivity improvements and cost optimisation initiatives. Ensure effective financial governance and internal controls. Review commercial performance and ensure appropriate pricing, margin and contract management strategies. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence Lead manufacturing operations across Selsey, West Sussex (UK) and Vermont (USA). Ensure safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations. Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across all functions. Optimise productivity, quality, delivery performance and manufacturing efficiency. Ensure production capacity supports future business growth. Promote operational excellence through effective performance management and structured problem solving. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and environmental requirements. Sales & Customer Leadership Build strong strategic relationships with key customers. Ensure exceptional customer service and delivery performance. Support the sales organisation in achieving sustainable revenue growth. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements. Work closely with product management and engineering teams to identify future market opportunities. People Leadership Build, lead and develop a high-performing leadership team. Create an engaging culture focused on performance, collaboration and accountability. Coach, mentor and develop future leaders. Drive succession planning and talent development. Promote diversity, inclusion and employee engagement. Ensure performance management processes are consistently applied. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Champion a proactive safety-first culture across all business operations. Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental legislation and Dometic policies. Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental performance. Ensure all employees understand and fulfil their HSE responsibilities. Lead investigations into significant safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Promote employee wellbeing and a safe working environment. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and corporate governance requirements. Maintain appropriate business controls and risk management processes. Protect company assets and ensure robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with Dometic policies, ethical standards and Code of Conduct. Support internal and external audit requirements. Stakeholder Management Represent Dometic with customers, suppliers, government agencies and industry organisations. Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the business. Collaborate closely with peers across the Marine Division. Act as ambassador for Dometic within the industry. Support strategic business projects and initiatives where required. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Lead business transformation initiatives that improve efficiency and competitiveness. Drive digitalisation and process optimisation initiatives. Encourage innovation across manufacturing, engineering and commercial activities. Build a culture of continuous improvement using Lean methodologies and best practice. Travel Regular travel within the UK, Europe and the United States will be required. Occasional international travel, evening and weekend work may be necessary. Decision-Making Authority The General Manager operates with significant autonomy within the agreed business strategy and governance framework and is acc