General Manager - High-Volume Food Manufacturing Leader

D R Newitt Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DR Newitt is seeking an experienced General Manager for a large-scale food manufacturing operation in the Midlands. This leadership role demands accountability for site performance, development of a senior leadership team, and delivery of sustainable improvements in safety, quality, service and profitability.

The successful candidate will combine commercial acumen with an inspiring leadership style, delivering strategic and operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading high-volume food manufacturing operations.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable success in operational improvement and cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance of a major food manufacturing site.
• Set strategy across safety, quality, service, people and profitability.
• Develop a high-performing senior leadership team.
• Drive productivity, efficiency and cost management improvements.
• Champion food safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Team management

Operational improvement

Strategy

Job description

DR Newitt is seeking an experienced General Manager for a large-scale food manufacturing operation in the Midlands. This leadership role demands accountability for site performance, development of a senior leadership team, and delivery of sustainable improvements in safety, quality, service and profitability.

The successful candidate will combine commercial acumen with an inspiring leadership style, delivering strategic and operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment.