Job Description
The Opportunity
Delighted to be representing a leading B2B food manufacturer in Yorkshire, recruiting for a newly created role as General Manager. This role will lead a successful facility into the next phase of growth.
Role Overview:
As the site lead, the General Manager will oversee Operations, Commercial, Technical, HSE, and Engineering, driving innovation and product development to explore new opportunities.
Purpose:
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the design, delivery, and implementation of the site’s business agenda, supporting overall profitability and growth plans for the business. You will manage the operational and commercial performance of the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day operations; ensure compliance, efficiency, and productivity; implement best practices for continuous improvement.
* Manage site P set budgets; ensure adherence to targets; interpret commercial data.
* Prioritise and manage the performance of the site management team, set and review objectives, and align performance with KPIs.
* Build effective relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a management structure that supports business goals.
* Review and improve business processes; consult on sustainable practices.
* Track market conditions, input costs, and sales prices; align sales agreements with procurement; support strategic discussions; build strong customer relationships; identify new business opportunities; lead R&D.
* Recommend and lead process changes to deliver project value.
* Review and improve business processes; consult on sustainable practices.
* Minimise costs and waste; monitor and implement corrective actions.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, or related field (desirable).
* Proven success as a senior leader in the food/ingredients industry.
* P&L and operational management experience
* Strong management skills
* Passion for food/ingredients