General Manager / Site Director

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

Job summary

A leading international food group is seeking a Site Director / General Manager to oversee a major manufacturing site in Derby. This role requires a strong, hands-on leader responsible for P&L management, team leadership, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will implement strategic objectives and foster collaboration to exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated hands-on leader with food sector experience.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams required.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and all functions on site to achieve strategic goals.
• Drive production process simplification and innovation.
• Implement a continuous improvement mindset and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Job description

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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.