General Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturing company in Nottingham is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead office operations. In this hands-on role, you will oversee daily activities, support various teams, and use Sage Manufacturing. Ideal candidates have prior experience in operations management, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to improvements. This position offers full autonomy and a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Full autonomy to run and develop your department

Supportive and collaborative environment

Opportunity to make an impact

Competitive salary and long-term stability

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Operations or General Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with full autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office.
• Managing Customer Service, Admin, Purchasing and Planning teams.
• Leading teams and being responsible for their efficiency and performance.

Skills

Operations Management

Sage Manufacturing

Organisational Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Proactive Improvement Mindset

Tools

Sage Manufacturing

Job description

We're looking for an experienced General Manager to join a busy manufacturing company and take full ownership of office operations. This is a newly-created, varied, hands-on role where you'll manage people, streamline processes, and work closely with production, planning, customer service and admin teams to keep everything running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the leader for change at a time where an organisational restructure will allow you to shape the office environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office
• Managing and supporting Customer Service, Admin, Purchasing and Planning teams
• Working with internal stakeholders to maintain smooth communication and accurate production planning
• Leading several teams and being responsible for their efficiency and performance
• Using Sage Manufacturing to monitor stock, materials, and production schedules
• Reviewing the creation and implementation of production plans
• Making the tough decisions to impact each team's performance
• Leading by example and supporting your team's development
• Reporting to the senior leadership team on your departments performance and leading projects to implement new ideas

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager, General Manager or Planning Manager in a manufacturing environment
• Confident using Sage Manufacturing
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently with full autonomy
• Great people management and communication skills
• A proactive approach with a mindset to streamline and improve
• A mindset that is for the future, not just the present

What's in it for you:

• Full autonomy to run and develop your department
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Genuine opportunity to make an impact and implement your ideas
• Competitive salary and long-term stability

Key Skills: Office Manager, Planning Manager, Sage, Manufacturing