General Manager
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- England,South East,West Sussex,Crawley
- Full Time, Permanent
- £75,000 - £90,000 per annum
Job Description:
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 direction
Benefits
*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 £ depending on experience and benefits package (details on application)
IND25
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 direction
Benefits
*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 £ depending on experience and benefits package (details on application)
IND25
Job number 3436677
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Company Details:
UBT
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Other
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