Site General Manager - manufacturing and warehouse

Bis Henderson; Harlow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an exceptional General Manager to oversee operations at a pharmaceutical production facility in Hoddesdon, UK. This pivotal role requires strong leadership and commercial acumen, with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in site management within regulated industries, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering high-performance teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Company car

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management or manufacturing leadership within a highly regulated industry.
• Strong track record of delivering business growth.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Lead teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to meet production targets.

Skills

Site management experience

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Financial management expertise

Knowledge of compliance standards

Job description

Location : Hoddesdon

Salary : c£85,000.00 + car + bonus

Summary :

We are seeking an exceptional leader to take full responsibility for the highly regulated manufacturing and warehousing operations at our client's Hoddesdon facility. This is a pivotal role for a commercially astute professional who can combine operational excellence with strategic vision to drive business growth.

Key responsibilities

As General Manager, you will :

• Oversee daily operations across both the highly regulated pharmaceutical production site and warehouse, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality standards.
• Lead and inspire diverse teams, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Develop and execute commercial and operational strategies to achieve production targets, optimise costs, and deliver financial growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align site objectives with overall business goals.
• Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with suppliers and clients to support long‑term success.

Experience

• Proven experience in site management or manufacturing leadership within a highly regulated industry (pharmaceutical preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering business growth.
• Expertise in budgeting, financial management, and operational planning.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage large teams and complex operations.
• Knowledge of quality control, lean principles, and compliance standards.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role