Job Title: General Manager
Industry: Successful Packaging Business
Salary: DOE + Strong Bonus
Location: Southend on Sea
The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing facility. They will lead a team of 55 manufacturing, customer service, finance, and technical staff, ensuring operational excellence. Their primary focus will be on optimizing production processes, health and safety, maintaining quality standards, and driving overall efficiency. As a strategic leader, they will be tasked with achieving financial objectives, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
General Manager Responsibilities
* Oversee and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure smooth production processes.
* Implement strategies to enhance productivity, minimize downtime, reduce production costs, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and product quality requirements.
* Set budgets and manage the operation to budget.
* Monitor and maintain stock levels to meet production demands.
* Establish and enforce quality control standards to deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
* Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the manufacturing team, fostering a positive and motivated work environment.
* Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development plans.
* Implement and monitor safety protocols and initiatives to minimize accidents and incidents.
* Identify opportunities for expansion, growth, and process improvements.
* Collaborate on procurement to manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.
If you are a high-calibre manufacturing professional with an excellent leadership style, this is a brilliant opportunity to play an influential role in a forward-thinking business. To be considered, you will need:
- At least 5+ years of experience in planning and managing a complex operation
- Good IT skills, including MS Excel - Excellent process improvement skills
- Proven health and safety expertise/ a qualification in safety
- Highly numerate and analytical
- A natural leader with strong interpersonal skills across a wide range of disciplines.
- An adept problem-solver with excellent time-management and planning abilities.
- Experience in packaging would be beneficial, but not essential to your application.
Please note that, due to the requirements of this role, the successful candidate must be based within a commutable distance of Southend-on-Sea.