Interim General Manager

Morepeople 01780; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth food processor in South Wales is seeking an Interim General Manager to lead their operations during a transition phase. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in food manufacturing, strong leadership qualities, and experience managing P&L. Responsibilities include site leadership, driving operational KPIs, and developing a high-performing team. This role provides an excellent platform for an experienced leader to influence change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in food manufacturing leadership, with P&L responsibility.
• Strong operational bias with a deep understanding of factory rhythms.
• Inspirational leader with a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Full site leadership across production, engineering, planning, technical, and H&S.
• Drive operational KPIs, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across all functions.

Skills

Food manufacturing leadership

Operational bias

Commercial awareness

Team development

Change management

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established, high-growth processor in South Wales to appoint aN Interim General Manager who can help them transition, and manage growth throughout their business. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a fast-paced, branded and own-label food business with deep roots in the UK retail and foodservice sectors. The site is undergoing significant investment and transformation, and we're looking for a commercially aware, operationally biased GM who thrives in a dynamic, change-oriented environment.

This position is very much a stop gap until they find the long term solution, so if you are open to a permanant solutionn, but open and immediately available, this could be a perfect situation.

The Role

• Full site leadership across production, engineering, planning, technical, and H&S
• Drive operational KPIs, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across all functions
• Collaborate with commercial and NPD teams to deliver customer excellence
• Champion a culture of accountability, safety, and quality and help set the business up for future, long term success

The Person

• Proven track record in food manufacturing leadership, with P&L responsibility
• Strong operational bias with a deep understanding of factory rhythms and constraints
• Inspirational leader with a hands-on, sleeves-up approach to problem solving
• Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, capex, and customer relationships
• Comfortable navigating change, investment, and growth in a branded environment

If this takes your fancy or peaks some interest, please do apply via the link or email me via, [e-mail] and we can set up a confidential chat to explore further.