General Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is recruiting for a General Manager to lead operations and commercial performance at our Cork facility. You will drive service excellence across healthcare, hospitality, Cleanroom, IC and Pest Control sectors, and own strategy, innovation, and growth.

You will inspire teams, elevate performance, and build a culture focused on safety, respect, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Operations Manager or similar high‑impact leadership role.
• Strong operational, financial, commercial and strategic expertise.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for safety, sustainability and delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop cross‑functional teams across production, distribution and customer service.
• Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance at all times.
• Drive performance through KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives and strong leadership.
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic business objectives.
• Take ownership of site budgets, P&L and operational planning.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering exceptional service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Finance

Strategy

KPIs

Safety

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for a General Manager to lead both operational and commercial performance at our client's Cork facility. With a strong focus on service excellence across healthcare, hospitality, Cleanroom, IC, and Pest Control sectors, you’ll be at the centre of driving innovation, efficiency, and growth.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning strategy into action, this is your stage. You’ll inspire teams, elevate performance, and build a culture where safety, respect, and continuous improvement are second nature to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop cross-functional teams across production, distribution, and customer service
• Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance at all times
• Drive performance through KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong leadership
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic business objectives
• Take ownership of site budgets, P&L, and operational planning
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering exceptional service standards
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success as a Senior Operations Manager or in a similar high-impact leadership role
• Strong operational, financial, commercial, and strategic expertise
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for safety, sustainability, and delivering excellence