General Manager / Site Director

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food group as General Manager/Site Director in Chester, overseeing a major manufacturing site. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, driving performance, simplifying processes through innovation, and fostering collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates are strong leaders experienced in the food industry, ready to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.
• Strong hands-on leadership and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business, managing P&L and achieving strategic goals.
• Drive production process simplification and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with customers and teams to develop business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Lean Methodologies

Job description

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General Manager / Site Director, chester

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Client:

QLM Search

Location:

chester, 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.