General Manager / Site Director

ZipRecruiter; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food group seeks a Site Director / General Manager to lead operations and drive performance. This role is crucial for managing a major manufacturing site, focusing on strategic objectives and operational excellence. Candidates should be a highly motivated hands-on leader with experience in the food sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the business with full responsibility for P&L, capex, and site functions.
• Drive simplification of production processes with Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams on business plans.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Collaboration

Job description

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.