General Manager

Key Appointments; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry is seeking a General Manager in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive growth while fostering a collaborative team culture. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to shape operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell days

Flexible working hours

Career development and external training opportunities

Access to mental health support including free counselling

Wellbeing initiatives and regular team challenges

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or industrial environment is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented, proactive approach are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and drive strategic growth.
• Ensure excellence in safety, service, and compliance across the site.
• Manage and develop the Operations and Office Supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Education

Proven experience in a senior management role

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

General Manager – Chemical Industry

Onsite | Elland, West Yorkshire
Full-time Permanent Role | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a driven and experienced operational leader looking for your next challenge? We are working on behalf of an established and innovative business in the chemical sector to find a General Manager who will lead day-to-day operations, drive strategic growth, and ensure excellence across safety, service, and compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist company at the forefront of sample management, part of a wider group of businesses with an international presence and strong values-led culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As General Manager, you’ll be the senior site lead, reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Office and Operations Supervisors. You’ll have full responsibility for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant operations while building a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the implementation of operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Overseeing and championing site-wide Health & Safety and environmental compliance
• Managing and developing the Operations and Office Supervisors to encourage teamwork and accountability
• Ensuring outstanding customer service by aligning operations with client expectations
• Overseeing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001
• Driving cost-efficiency and promoting a culture of high standards and pride across the site

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior management role, ideally in a regulated or industrial environment
• Strong leadership, team development, and decision-making skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with a hands-on approach
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO standards, COSHH, or similar regulations
• Experience with stock and order management systems
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures
• Background in the chemical, manufacturing, or logistics sectors
• Full UK driving licence

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior management role, ideally in a regulated or industrial environment
• Strong leadership, team development, and decision-making skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with a hands-on approach
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO standards, COSHH, or similar regulations
• Experience with stock and order management systems
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures
• Background in the chemical, manufacturing, or logistics sectors
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell days
• Flexible working hours
• Career development and external training opportunities
• Access to mental health support including free counselling
• Wellbeing initiatives and regular team challenges

About the Company:

This business provides specialist sample management services to clients in the chemical industry. Headquartered in Yorkshire and operating globally, the team combines operational precision with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. As part of a larger group of companies, they offer the feel of a close-knit team with the support and vision of a wider network.

If you’re a motivated leader who thrives in a role where operational excellence, compliance, and people development go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to shape the future of a growing, customer-focused business.

Note: If shortlisted, our client may contact you to acknowledge your application. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability based on your CV and application, including skills, experience, education, and location. By applying, you consent to your CV being processed for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments.