General Manager / Site Director

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

Job summary

A leading food group seeks a Site Director / General Manager for a major operation in Stockport. The successful candidate will be responsible for P&L management, driving innovation, and leading a team to achieve strategic objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established international company in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.
• Strong hands-on leadership skills.
• High motivation and goal-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business with full responsibility for P&L and capex.
• Drive simplification of production processes using Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams for business development.
• Develop continuous improvement mindset and accountability across the site.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Job description

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Client:

QLM Search

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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.