General Manager / Site Director

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food group seeks a General Manager / Site Director to oversee a significant manufacturing site in Chesterfield. The role focuses on strategic leadership, operational excellence, and performance management, requiring a strong hands-on leader with expertise in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.
• Strong hands-on leader with strategic management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business with full P&L responsibility.
• Drive simplification of production processes through Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with customers to manage and develop business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Job description

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General Manager / Site Director, chesterfield

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Client:

QLM Search

Location:

chesterfield, 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 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 expectation;
• 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 and a clear focus on delivery of core activities.

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

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