General Manager / Site Director

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly acquisitive food group as a Site Director / General Manager in Bolton. Manage a major manufacturing site, driving strategic objectives and performance. This role offers a chance to shape operations while leading a multi-functional team within a respected international organization.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.
• Strong hands-on leadership skills.
• Highly motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Leading the business with full responsibility for P&L and site operations.
• Driving simplification of production processes and implementing Lean methodologies.
• Collaborating with customers to manage and develop business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Lean Methodologies

Job description

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Client:

QLM Search

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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.