General Manager – Full Time – Witney

Catering; Witney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Job summary

Catering in Witney, Oxfordshire is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead day-to-day operations across production, procurement, logistics and administration, with a hands-on approach to cost control and quality.

The role offers flexible 3–5 day weeks, with a supportive handover from the retiring manager, and a salary in the £45k–£55k range plus pension and bonus. You will report to the owner/MD and shape the UK operation.

Qualifications

• Senior operational management within manufacturing or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration.
• Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics.
• Track record of leading teams and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration.
• 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.
• Uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Work with Owner/MD on operational priorities and long-term planning.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Manufacturing oversight

Cost management

Quality & compliance

Cross-site coordination

Strategic planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 individuals 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 metrics
• A 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.

Salary: £45000 – £55000/annum + Pension + Bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire