General Manager

QLM Search; Wexford; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Wexford is seeking a Site General Manager Director to lead a key facility. The role encompasses driving operational excellence, mentoring the leadership team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in manufacturing leadership and experience in fostering team growth during transformative periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Director or equivalent in food manufacturing.
• Strong track record of leadership during periods of transformation.
• Deep understanding of operational excellence and CI/LEAN principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all site functions.
• Deliver performance improvements aligned to safety, quality, and growth KPIs.
• Lead and mentor the site leadership team, fostering accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

LEAN principles

Data-driven decision making

Resilient communication

Job description

QLM Search is proud to be the retained partner with one of the world's leading food manufacturing businesses.

As part of their strategic plans, the business is seeking a Site General Manager Director to lead a key manufacturing facility.

With ongoing investment, the site is positioned for significant expansion through continuous improvement, efficiency initiatives, and strategic capacity growth.

The Opportunity:

This is a pivotal leadership role. The Site Director will drive operational excellence, culture transformation, and people development while delivering on commercial and production KPIs. With a newly created senior leadership team on-site, the incoming Site Director must be a proven, hands‑on leader, experienced at navigating change and supporting team maturity and capability growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to all functions across the site (Operations, Engineering, HSE, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, etc.)
• Deliver performance improvements aligned to KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery, people, and growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop the site leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Champion LEAN methodologies, driving operational efficiency and sustainable cost savings
• Maintain and improve site compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with Group Leadership to ensure alignment with broader business strategy and group performance goals
• Lead the site’s role in capital projects, NPD introductions, and capacity planning for future growth

About You:

• Proven experience as a Site Director (or equivalent senior manufacturing leader) in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment
• Strong track record of team leadership, especially during periods of change, growth, or transformation
• Deep understanding of operational excellence, CI/LEAN principles, and leading multifunctional teams
• Commercially astute, data‑driven, and results‑oriented
• Resilient, collaborative, and inspiring communicator