General Manager

Sublime Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bespoke salary

Profit-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Manager to lead site operations with a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. This role involves managing production and maintenance processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in packaging or process manufacturing, strong leadership abilities, and a track record of driving continuous improvement. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging or process manufacturing.
• Strong emphasis on engineering and operational leadership.
• Enthusiastic about innovative and scalable solutions.
• Strong ability to motivate, mentor and manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and optimize production processes.
• Drive health and safety compliance across the team.
• Monitor KPIs focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Lead regular team meetings and training to develop and inspire employees at all levels.
• Partner with stakeholders to plan and execute long-term initiatives in sustainability and process improvement.
• Drive innovation and customer-focused growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Packaging or process manufacturing experience

P&L accountability

Technical engineering problem-solving

Continuous improvement methods

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Job Description: General Manager

Overview

Seeking a passionate and innovative leader to join our senior leadership team as General Manager. With a focus on operational excellence, modernization, and customer-focused growth, this role presents a unique opportunity to spearhead the next phase of success for our sustainability-driven manufacturing company. This position is a hands‑on, strategic role that demands an insightful problem solver with a track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

As General Manager, you’ll have full accountability for managing site operations while championing innovation and employee engagement. Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Operations Management : Oversee and optimize production, maintenance, and engineering processes to ensure operational excellence.
• Health & Safety Leadership : Drive a culture of safety compliance, ensuring a secure, inclusive environment for all employees.
• Team Empowerment : Lead and develop a diverse workforce through strong engagement, training, and talent development initiatives.
• Performance Metrics : Monitor and enhance KPIs focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance : Guarantee that all operations adhere to applicable regulatory and sustainability standards.
• Strategic Growth : Develop and implement creative, data-driven solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, increase service levels, and achieve financial goals.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a skilled professional with the following profile:

• Experience : Proven experience in packaging or process manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on engineering and operational leadership.
• Commercial Acumen : Solid experience in commercial functions, including P&L accountability and strategic business planning.
• Technical & Leadership Strengths : Ability to tackle technical engineering challenges while providing strategic foresight in leadership roles.
• Operational Excellence : Demonstrated success in achieving continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and high-quality production outcomes.
• Innovation-Minded : Enthusiastic about implementing scalable, forward-thinking solutions that benefit both the organization and its customers.
• Collaborative Leadership : Strong ability to motivate, mentor, and manage a dynamic and diverse team.

Day-to-Day

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing site, ensuring seamless production schedules.
• Work hands‑on with engineering teams to troubleshoot, problem‑solve, and proactively address technical challenges.
• Conduct daily performance reviews, tracking safety compliance and KPIs to adjust short‑term strategies.
• Lead regular team meetings and training sessions to develop and inspire employees at all levels.
• Partner with other stakeholders to plan and execute long‑term initiatives in sustainability, process improvement, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer

• Compensation : Competitive bespoke salary package suitable to your experience and qualifications.
• Incentives : A profit‑related bonus scheme tied to individual and organizational performance.
• Benefits : Comprehensive package that includes relocation support, health benefits, and wellness programs.
• Leadership Impact : A pivotal role in shaping the future of a legacy manufacturing firm, emphasizing growth, modernization, and sustainability.