The posting
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 accountable for decisions relating to:
- Overall business strategy and execution.
- Full Profit & Loss performance.
- Operating and capital expenditure budgets within delegated authority.
- Organisational structure and resource planning.
- Recruitment, succession planning and leadership appointments.
- Manufacturing and operational priorities.
- Commercial negotiations and customer relationships.
- Continuous improvement and capital investment initiatives.
- Risk management and business continuity planning.
What do we offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Enhanced company pension
- 25 days annual leave
- Free on-site parking
- Life Insurance
- Car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Employee discounts on our products
- Opportunities to make an impact
A suitable background would be a solid experience within General Management or an equally senior position and a background in manufacturing – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:
- MBA, Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent executive leadership experience.
- Minimum five years' experience in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
- Significant experience leading manufacturing operations within a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business transformation and operational execution.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in a B2B manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement programmes.
- Proven experience developing high-performing leadership teams.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience operating within an international matrix organisation is desirable.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
- Strategic and commercial thinking.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Inspirational leadership.
- Results orientation.
- Customer focus.
- Excellent decision-making capability.
- High emotional intelligence.
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Change leadership capability.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across global matrix organisations.
- Innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
- High integrity and accountability.
- Excellent planning and organisational capability.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Ability to develop and retain high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly adopt new business systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
And of course – our Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
