General Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead a flagship site specializing in high-quality food products. This role involves overseeing various teams to implement a 5-year growth strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and driving commercial innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food sector, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage financial performance effectively. Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact on the future of food manufacturing and cultivate strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a senior leader in the food industry is essential.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in P&L management are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site transformation into a separate business unit with its own P&L.
• Drive new commercial models and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Acumen

Leadership

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Bachelor's Degree in Operations

Job description

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving commercial innovation?

We are delighted to be working closely with a leading B2B food manufacturer to recruit a General Manager to lead a flagship site. This site specialises in producing high-quality products for retail and foodservice manufacturers, and as head of this site, you will lead the Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE and Technical teams to realise the 5-year growth plan.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

• Leadership: Oversee the transformation of the site into a separate business unit with its own P&L. Achieve financial targets through margin enhancement and cost control.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient operations with a focus on cost control and process improvement. Implement best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Commercial Innovation: Drive new commercial models and strategic growth initiatives. Develop and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Financial Management: Manage P&L, set budgets, and ensure financial targets are met. Interpret commercial data to ensure adherence to budgeted targets.
• Customer & Supplier Relationships: Maintain strong relationships and develop strategic alliances. Drive commercial growth and new product development.
• Health & Safety: Promote a strong H&S culture and ensure compliance. Lead a strong Health Safety & Environment culture.
• People Management: Lead and develop the site management team, fostering a positive culture. Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

The Person:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, or related field (desirable).
• Proven success as a senior leader in the food industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in leading operations of a single site/business unit in food manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in P&L management.
• Ability to handle pressurised situations and make confident decisions.
• Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate teams.