General Manager

· Lead all site operations, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards and company policies.

• Drive operational performance to achieve OTIF (On Time In Full), quality, productivity and cost targets.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support continuous improvement and business growth.
• Prepare and present monthly operational KPI and performance reports.
• Partner with the Operations Director to develop operational budgets and monitor financial performance against targets.
• Ensure maximum return on investment from capital expenditure, plant and equipment.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver operational and business improvement projects.
• Lead significant operational and capital investment projects across the site.
• Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including engineering and construction activities.
• Deputise for the Operations Director as required, representing Operations at both local and global levels.
• Act as the escalation point for operational managers on employee relations and people management matters.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, appraisals and development planning activities.
• Ensure ERP system compliance, data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Oversee inventory management, stock control and cost optimisation activities.

Essential

• Proven experience managing large-scale capital investment projects.
• Experience leading engineering-related projects and initiatives.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams.
• Ability to travel to other UK and European sites as required. Desirable
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Project Management qualification.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience. IT Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Power BI knowledge would be advantageous.
• Experience producing KPI reports, operational dashboards and performance analysis.