General Manager / Site Director

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food group is seeking a General Manager/Site Director for their Wakefield location. This role involves overseeing site operations, managing teams, and driving strategic objectives to enhance performance. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional leadership skills, P&L management experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the food industry.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, strong hands-on leader.
• Experience managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L, capex, and all functions on site.
• Drive simplification of production processes and implement Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with commercial team to manage and develop business plans.
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset across the site.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Collaboration

Job description

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General Manager / Site Director, Wakefield

Client:

QLM Search

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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, 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, and innovation, and implementing 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.