General Manager

Nigel Wright Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving commercial innovation?

We are delighted to be working closely with a leading B2B food manufacturer to recruit a General Manager to lead a flagship site. This site specialises in producing high-quality products for retail and foodservice manufacturers, and as head of this site, you will lead the Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE and Technical teams to realise the 5-year growth plan.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

• Leadership: Oversee the transformation of the site into a separate business unit with its own P&L. Achieve financial targets through margin enhancement and cost control.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient operations with a focus on cost control and process improvement. Implement best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Commercial Innovation: Drive new commercial models and strategic growth initiatives. Develop and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Financial Management: Manage P&L, set budgets, and ensure financial targets are met. Interpret commercial data to ensure adherence to budgeted targets.
• Customer & Supplier Relationships: Maintain strong relationships and develop strategic alliances. Drive commercial growth and new product development.
• Health & Safety: Promote a strong H&S culture and ensure compliance. Lead a strong Health Safety & Environment culture.
• People Management: Lead and develop the site management team, fostering a positive culture. Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

The Person:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, or related field (desirable).
• Proven success as a senior leader in the food industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in leading operations of a single site/business unit in food manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in P&L management.
• Ability to handle pressurised situations and make confident decisions.
• Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate teams.