General Manager

Clarendon Executive; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global packaging company is seeking a General Manager for its Northern Ireland facility. This role involves full P&L responsibility and leading a team of 300 to ensure operational excellence. The successful candidate will have over three years of senior management experience and demonstrate strong leadership and strategic insight. Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Career development potential

Qualifications

• At least three years of senior management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven focus on operational excellence.
• Strong leadership qualities with a results-driven track record.

Responsibilities

• Hold full P&L responsibility and oversee end-to-end performance.
• Lead a team of 300 and promote a culture of safety and quality.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Strategic Insight

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global leader in sustainable, flexible, disposable and fibre-based packaging. For over a century, the business has thrived by blending innovation, sustainability, customer focus, and a strong global-local balance. The Northern Ireland manufacturing facility is regarded as one of the Group’s best among its c.100 worldwide operations – a reflection of its people, culture of innovation, and sustained investment. This General Manager appointment comes at a pivotal moment of growth and opportunity, with the successful candidate set to inherit a strong platform to lead the business into its next phase.

The General Manager will hold full P&L responsibility and oversee end-to-end performance. Leading a team of 300, you will champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability while shaping the strategic direction of this highly impressive operation.

Responsibilities

• Hold full P&L responsibility and oversee end-to-end performance.
• Lead a team of 300; champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability while shaping the strategic direction of the operation.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ senior management experience in a large-scale, high-volume manufacturing environment, with a proven focus on operational excellence.
• Strategic insight and commercial acumen; strong leadership qualities; track record of delivering results through teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships across a complex international group and with demanding global customers.

Remuneration & Benefits

A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer, designed to attract and retain top performers, with rewards aligned to commercial success. The role also provides excellent career development potential, alongside opportunities for collaboration across the wider global organisation.

Application

To apply, or for further information, please send your CV, quoting reference 25057, to: Ciaran Sheehan, Managing Partner, Clarendon Executive, by visiting Clarendon Executive's website.

Application deadline: Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.