General Manager

Position: General Manager (Permanent)
A family owned business with highly ambitious growth plans is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead a regional manufacturing facility based near Gatwick Airport. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a busy manufacturing plant employing 60+ personnel.

You will take ownership of operational performance, people leadership, governance, and continuous improvement, with a clear mandate to increase output, strengthen controls, and deliver exceptional results. Supported by a Head Office function, you will be empowered to lead locally with clarity, focus, and inspiration.

Requirements

Full operational leadership of the manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day operations whilst ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Accountability for, customer satisfaction, GP, production output, performance improvement, and cost control
Leadership and development of a multi-disciplinary management team and wider workforce (60+ staff)
Implementation and embedding of Lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies
Daily management reporting, performance tracking, and KPI ownership
Responsibility for people activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement

About You

You will be a proven manufacturing leader with the credibility and confidence to run a complex operation end-to-end.

You will bring:

Demonstrable experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or senior operational leader in a manufacturing environment
A strong track record of increasing output and improving operational performance
Excellent understanding of manufacturing governance, controls, and compliance
A solid, practical grasp of all elements required to operate a manufacturing facility safely and effectively
Experience leading sizeable teams with multiple direct reports
Hands-on experience implementing Lean, 5S, or similar continuous improvement frameworks
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and provide clear directionBenefits

A senior leadership role with real autonomy and impact
Support from an experienced Head Office team
The opportunity to shape and develop a key regional manufacturing operation
A competitive salary in the region of £75,,000 depending on experience and benefits package (details on application)