General Manager

Etik Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti.; Torbalı; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Etik Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti. in İzmir, Turkey, seeks a General Manager to anchor strategic vision and run the 230-person organization across production, supply chain, QA, sales, and HR.

The GM will ensure quality, hygiene, and profitability while coordinating with the CEO and executive team. The role emphasizes P&L ownership, budgeting, capex planning, and FP&A, with a focus on scaling both domestic leadership and export ventures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• MBA or postgraduate degree is a strong plus.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a 230-person organization across production, supply chain, QA, sales, marketing and HR.
• Drive P&L accountability, budgeting, FP&A, and capital investments to sustain profitability and growth.
• Champion food safety/hygiene standards (HACCP/IFS/ISO/BRC) and continuous improvement in plant efficiency.
• Lead organizational development, talent management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve export growth and domestic leadership.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Operations & manufacturing

Turkish & English

Izmir location

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

MBA or postgraduate degree

Job description

Our client is a packaged ready-to-eat food company located at İzmir.

The General Manager will act as the operational and strategic anchor of the company, driving the execution of the company’s vision, optimizing financial performance, and scaling operational capabilities. Reporting directly to the CEO, the GM will lead all core business functions—including Production, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality Assurance, Sales, Marketing, and Human Resources—ensuring alignment with the company’s high standards of quality, hygiene, and profitability.

The ideal candidate combines sharp financial discipline with inspirational leadership, capable of steering a growing mid-sized food manufacturing enterprise through domestic market leadership and expanded global export ventures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Operational Execution

• Partner closely with the CEO to translate corporate long-term vision into actionable business strategies, operational targets, and annual budgets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across the 230-person organization, ensuring seamless coordination between manufacturing/production, supply chain, R&D, sales, and administrative departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant efficiency, capacity utilization, waste reduction, and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, IFS, ISO, BRC, or equivalent).
• Maintain total accountability for the company’s P&L, balance sheet, cash flow management, and capital allocation.
• Establish robust financial controls, cost-accounting structures, and margin-optimization initiatives across the 100+ product portfolio (mezes, ready meals, desserts).
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability, manage working capital, and mitigate financial risks in raw material sourcing and logistics.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisals for machinery, facility upgrades, and capacity scaling.

3. Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and empower department heads and managers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable corporate culture.
• Optimize organizational design and workforce planning for the 230 employees, supporting talent acquisition, retention, and professional development programs.
• Champion safe, healthy, and ethical working environments in alignment with modern labor standards and corporate values.

4. Commercial Growth & Market Expansion

• Support the expansion of the brand across domestic retail channels and international export markets.
• Evaluate commercial partnerships, new retail channels, and new product development (NPD) pipelines in collaboration with sales and marketing teams to ensure high return on investment.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in, Food Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. An MBA or post-graduate degree is a strong plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive managerial experience, with at least 5–7 years in a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Operations/Finance-focused C-level role.
• Industry Background: Solid background in FMCG, food manufacturing, packaged food, or agricultural processing sectors. Experience in companies with active export operations is highly preferred.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Financial Mastery: Exceptional command of corporate finance, P&L management, cost control, budgeting, financial modeling, and audit processes.
• Leadership & People Management: Proven track record of leading mid-sized organizations (200+ staff), building cohesive cross-functional teams, and driving cultural change.
• Operational Mindset: Deep understanding of modern manufacturing practices, supply chain logistics, quality assurance, and efficiency metrics (OEE, lean manufacturing).
• Language: Excellent command of both Turkish and English (written and spoken) to manage international stakeholders, suppliers, and export markets effectively.
• Location: Based in or willing to be based in İzmir (with regular presence at the Torbalı production facility).

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.