General Manager

General Manager – Heiton Steel

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.

Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skillfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands — Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech — each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwicks Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwicks Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Principle Objective

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

• An experienced business leader in a comparable role, preferably with steel industry knowledge.

• Holding a business degree an MBA or similar post graduate qualification would be desirable.

• Experience of driving a sales development strategy would be a positive addition.

• 3 + years in a similar senior position.

• Demonstratable ability to grow a business.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to set a vision for the business.

• The capacity to identify and address challenges, make informed decisions, think creatively, and propose innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the business to ensure smooth, efficient, and effective manufacturing and operational with the focus on optimising efficiency, productivity and profitability. This role is responsible for achieving the revenue and margin budgets targets.

• Lead change initiatives to ensure the business remains relevant to the market and have a sustainable business model for the future, contributing to the development of digital strategy, business progress, and route to market.

• Co-ordinate assessments of our customer and market needs, analyse competition’s capability relating to steel, cut and bend and shotblasting, and assist in providing alternative tactics, solutions, and support.

• Responsible for managing all safety aspects within the area of own responsibility.

• Support and develop your team, ensuring clear targets and objectives are defined and met regularly. Contribute to creating highly engaged and motivated colleagues.

• Lead the process for planning, budgeting and forecasting.

• Assist in developing sustainable relationships with suppliers and key customers.

• Oversee the purchasing of steel for the entire company, forecasting industry trends and managing fluctuations in the market.

• Contribute to driving a positive culture across the business, listening to colleagues and supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures and contribute to improving processes and policies where needed.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business and contribute to creating an environment where operational metrics can be maximised.

• Build and maintain strong relations across the Specialist Product Division, Cork Builders Providers, Telfords and the wider Grafton Group and the associated businesses and management teams. Contribute to building strong external networks to support growth and innovation.

• Perform any other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by the Managing Director or Group Leadership Team.

Essential Competencies

• Solid strategic and commercial acumen coupled with a practical pragmatic approach

• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team and driving operational performance

• The ability to build relationships with both customers and suppliers

• Drive, enthusiasm, and flair, combined with resilience and rigour

• Positive can-do attitude

• Ability to prioritise workload

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a senior leadership team

• The flexibility and willingness to learn

• The ability to implement change

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Solid analytical skills

Key Performance Measures

• Profit and ROCE

• Return on sales

• Delivery against HSSE metrics

• Delivery against sustainability targets

• Colleague engagement and well being

• Operational productivity and performance

• Capital expenditure budget

Contract Type

• Permanent full time

• Full time 39-hour contract

• Working week Monday to Friday

Our Benefits Include

• Company Car/Car Allowance

• Competitive Basic Salary

• Competitive Performance Related Bonus

• Private Health Care

• Sick Pay Scheme

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Pension Scheme

• Colleague Saving Scheme

• Profit Share Scheme

• Colleague Discount

• Educational Assistance

• Wellness initiatives

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.