Flexible 3-5 Day General Manager - Manufacturing Ops

Ten Human Resources; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Human Resources seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead daily operations at our Gloucestershire site, guiding production, procurement, logistics and admin. Flexible 3–5 days per week, this role balances hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to sustain quality and efficiency.

You will report to the Owner/MD and drive continuous improvement, cost control, and cross-site coordination with overseas facilities. A strong manufacturing background is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware or related sectors).
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration.
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics.
• Track record of leading teams and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration, a strong understanding of Microsoft systems is important (not an IT expert) just excel and word capable.
• Lead and support the Gloucestershire team, ensuring strong communication and performance.
• Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production.
• Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs.
• Uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Work closely with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long‑term planning.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Team Management

Cost Control

Quality & Compliance

Cross-site Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ten Human Resources seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead daily operations at our Gloucestershire site, guiding production, procurement, logistics and admin. Flexible 3–5 days per week, this role balances hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to sustain quality and efficiency.

You will report to the Owner/MD and drive continuous improvement, cost control, and cross-site coordination with overseas facilities. A strong manufacturing background is essential.