General Manager / Site Director

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

Job summary

Join a leading food group as a General Manager/Site Director in Northampton. You will oversee a major manufacturing site, leading strategic objectives and driving performance with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to manage a multi-functional team while delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on leader with experience in the food sector.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead business activities with full responsibility for P&L and capex.
• Drive simplification of production processes through standardization and innovation.
• Manage business plans collaboratively with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

P&L Management

Lean Methodologies

Continuous Improvement

Job description

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General Manager / Site Director, Northampton

Client:

QLM Search

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.