General Manager

Ten Human Resources; Witney; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 3/4/5 days

Handover from retiring manager

Autonomy to shape UK operation

Competitive salary on experience

International reach

Job summary

Ten Human Resources in the UK seeks a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations across production, procurement, logistics and administration. The role offers flexible 3, 4, or 5 days per week, with a focus on operational excellence and cross-site coordination in a Gloucestershire manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will drive budgets, cost controls, quality, and continuous improvement while supporting the Owner/MD and building a strong, supported team in a long-established

Qualifications

• Senior operational management experience within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration.
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and admin.
• Lead and support the Gloucestershire team with strong communication and performance.
• Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production.
• Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Work with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long-term planning.

Skills

Operational leadership

Budget management

People leadership

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Procurement knowledge

Production planning

Logistics management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

We are a specialist window manufacturing hardware company with a strong UK presence and two established overseas facilities. Our Gloucestershire site is the heart of our UK operation, and we are now seeking a General Manager to lead day‑to‑day activities, support our teams, and ensure operational excellence.

You will report directly to the company owner and managing director working closely with the outgoing manager who is retiring — ensuring a smooth, well‑supported transition.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking for a full or part time position who brings a careers depth of operational management across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, cost control, quality, and continuous improvement. It offers genuine flexibility: 3, 4, or 5 days per week, tailored to the individual's lifestyle, experience, and preferred working rhythm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational leadership — Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration, a strong understanding of Microsoft systems is important (not an IT expert) just excel and word capable.
• Team management — The General Manager will lead and support the Gloucestershire team, ensuring strong communication and performance
• Manufacturing oversight — Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production
• Cost management — Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs
• Quality & compliance — The General Manager will uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Cross‑site coordination — Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency
• Strategic support — Work closely with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long‑term planning

About You

You will be a confident, steady, and experienced leader male or female with broad operational exposure and a practical understanding of a manufacturing facility, large office environment or maybe a logistics facility.

Essential Experience

• Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware, fenestration, or related sectors)
• The General Manager will have a strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metricsA track record of leading teams and developing people
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership

What We Offer

• Flexible working pattern: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
• Supportive handover from the retiring manager
• Autonomy to shape and lead the UK operation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A stable, long‑established business with international reach

This position would really suit an experienced leader or manager that is looking for a step down from a senior position or someone that has the ability to help shape the future of this privately owned company.