General Manager

Dovetail HRS; Shaw; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing company is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations including warehouse, sales, and production. This role requires strong leadership skills, proven experience in manufacturing, and the ability to drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will manage budgets and support sales growth through key customer relationships. This is an office-based role with a salary range of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a leadership role.
• Understanding of sales and purchasing, with strong commercial awareness.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and able to make decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations, including warehouse/production, sales, and office functions.
• Manage purchasing, and key relationships.
• Lead, motivate, and support a small team across operations and sales.
• Develop and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and performance numbers.
• Drive efficiency improvements in production, logistics, and customer service.
• Support sales growth through customer relationship management and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Sales and purchasing

Budgeting and financial management

Leadership and communication

Decision making

Job description

Overview

General Manager

£65000 - £80,000 pa

Newbury - Office based role

Our client is a UK based manufacturer of high-quality bespoke products that serves mainly the construction, marine, oil & gas, and automotive industries. They have been in business for over 45 years with a turnover of £6.5M and are entering an exciting new phase of growth. They currently sell all across the world and are known for high quality on time products that sees a high level of returning customers. They are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead this small but growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations, including warehouse/production, sales, and office functions.
• Manage purchasing, and key relationships.
• Lead, motivate, and support a small team across operations and sales.
• Develop and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and performance numbers.
• Drive efficiency improvements in production, logistics, and customer service.
• Support sales growth through customer relationship management and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Experience / Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a leadership role.
• Understanding of sales and purchasing, with strong commercial awareness.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and able to make decisions quickly.

If this sounds of interest, please call Kate or email your CV and let's have a conversation whereby we can provide you with more details on what is a very exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you