General Manager / Site Director

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food group seeks a Site Director / General Manager to spearhead a major manufacturing site's operations. The role involves managing a leadership team to achieve strategic goals, overseeing P&L, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess significant leadership experience in the food sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

P&L Management

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, taking 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, 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.