General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Handover from retiring manager

Autonomy to shape UK operation

Competitive salary

International reach

Job summary

Ten Human Resources, Gloucestershire, is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day activities across production, procurement, logistics and administration. The role supports a flexible pattern of 3, 4, or 5 days per week, with autonomy to shape and lead the UK operation and report to the Owner/MD.

The ideal candidate will have senior operational management experience in manufacturing, knowledge of procurement, production planning, and logistics, plus a track record of cost control and

Qualifications

• Senior operational management experience in manufacturing
• Experience in procurement, production planning, logistics and administration
• Track record of budgets, cost control and performance metrics
• Experience leading teams and developing people
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working with owners and senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration
• Lead and support the Gloucestershire team with 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
• Coordinate with overseas facilities to ensure alignment
• Work closely with Owner/MD on operational priorities and long-term planning

Skills

Operational leadership

Manufacturing experience

Procurement

Production planning

Logistics

Budget management

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Cross-site coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

We are a specialist window manufacturing hardware company with a strong UK presence and two established overseas facilities. Our Gloucestershire site is the heart of our UK operation, and we are now seeking a General Manager to lead day‑to‑day activities, support our teams, and ensure operational excellence.

You will report directly to the company owner and managing director working closely with the outgoing manager who is retiring — ensuring a smooth, well‑supported transition.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking for a full or part time position who brings a careers depth of operational management across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, cost control, quality, and continuous improvement. It offers genuine flexibility: 3, 4, or 5 days per week, tailored to the individual's lifestyle, experience, and preferred working rhythm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational leadership — 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.
• Team management — The General Manager will lead and support the Gloucestershire team, ensuring strong communication and performance
• Manufacturing oversight — Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production
• Cost management — Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs
• Quality & compliance — The General Manager will uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Cross‑site coordination — Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency
• Strategic support — Work closely with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long‑term planning

About You

You will be a confident, steady, and experienced leader male or female with broad operational exposure and a practical understanding of a manufacturing facility, large office environment or maybe a logistics facility.

Essential Experience

• Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware, fenestration, or related sectors)
• The General Manager will have a strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics
• A track record of leading teams and developing people
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership

What We Offer

• Flexible working pattern: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
• Supportive handover from the retiring manager
• Autonomy to shape and lead the UK operation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A stable, long‑established business with international reach

This position would really suit an experienced leader or manager that is looking for a step down from a senior position or someone that has the ability to help shape the future of this privately owned company.