General Manager / Site Director

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food group is seeking a General Manager / Site Director in Birmingham to oversee a major manufacturing operation. This role involves leadership of a multi-functional team, strategic objective setting, and ensuring performance exceeds customer expectations. The position offers a significant opportunity within an established international group.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on leader with experience managing multi-functional teams.
• Experience in the food sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead business with full responsibility for P&L and strategic goals.
• Drive production process simplification through Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams to develop business plans.
• Implement continuous improvement and accountability across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Collaboration

Job description

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General Manager / Site Director, Birmingham

Client:

QLM Search

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

QLM Search is partnering with a highly acquisitive food group that requires a Site Director / General Manager to lead a high-profile operation.

Reporting to the COO, you will manage the leadership team of a major manufacturing site, take responsibility for setting strategic objectives, and driving performance to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the business, with full responsibility for P&L, capex, and all functions on site to achieve strategic goals in line with group expectations;
• Driving the simplification of production processes through standardization, technology, and innovation, and the implementation of Lean methodologies;
• Working collaboratively with customers and the commercial team to effectively manage and develop current and future business plans;
• Implementing and developing a continuous improvement mindset, accountability, and communication across the site with a clear focus on delivering core activities.

To apply, you must be a highly motivated, strong hands-on leader with experience managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established, well-respected, international group.