General Manager / Site Director

QLM Search; Leinster; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food group in Ireland is seeking a Site Director / General Manager to oversee operations at a major manufacturing site. The role includes managing P&L, driving production process improvements, and collaborating with customers to enhance business plans. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background in the food sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a well-respected international group.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, strong hands-on leader with multi-functional team management experience in the food sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business with full responsibility for P&L and all functions.
• Drive production process simplification through standardization and Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with customers and the commercial team to manage business plans.
• Develop continuous improvement mindset across the site.

Job description

Overview

QLM Search is partnering with a highly acquisitive Chilled Food Group that requires a Site Director / General Manager to lead high profile operation.

Reporting to the COO, you will manage the leadership team of a major manufacturing site, take 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 expectation;
• Driving the simplification of production processes through standardization, technology and innovation, and the implementation of 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 and a clear focus on delivery of core activities.

Qualifications

To apply, you must be a highly motivated, strong hands-on leader with experience of managing a multi-functional team in the food sector.

Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established, well respected, international group.