General Manager - Halls of Scotland – Prestwick
Halls of Scotland, part of the Browns Food Group, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Prestwick site and drive the next stage of our growth journey. We are seeking a dynamic leader to continue our accelerated processing capacity and export capabilities, driving growth towards Browns Food Group's £500 million sales target.
Do you want to join and be part of Scotland's largest privately owned meat business?
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for food manufacturing?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-driven environment?
As one of Scotland’s most recognisable names in food production, we are proud to combine tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional products to our customers across the UK and beyond.
Halls of Scotland are a major part of Browns Food Group who are Scotland's leading privately-owned meat business, dedicated to providing high-quality, sustainably sourced meat products. With a focus on innovation and tradition, BFG continues to invest in the Scottish meat sector, supporting local farmers and communities.
About the Role
This is a critical leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO of Browns Food Group. You will be fully responsible for the effective management of our fresh and frozen production operations at Prestwick, delivering strategic business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, safety, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all aspects of site operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production to meet customer demands.
* Translate business strategy into clear operational objectives across departments.
* Work closely with Group senior leadership including Sales, Finance, and Technical to deliver site and group goals.
* Coach and develop sector managers and their teams to meet and exceed KPIs.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, collaboration, and innovation.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, quality, and food safety regulations.
* Lead succession planning and critical project delivery across the business.
Person Specification
We’re looking for a driven and capable leader who can:
* Inspire and lead high-performing teams.
* Plan and organise effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Manage financial and operational performance with a strong commercial focus.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively at a senior level.
* Ensure compliance with technical, quality, and health & safety standards.
Qualifications & Experience
* 5+ years of proven experience in a senior production or operations management role.
* Strong background in food manufacturing, ideally with both fresh and frozen products.
* Experience in building, leading, and developing teams to high performance.
* Skilled in data interpretation, performance monitoring, and business improvement.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Why Join Us?
At Halls of Scotland and Browns Food Group, we’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future. You’ll be joining a supportive, family-owned business where your leadership will make a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career and lead a well-established team through a new phase of growth.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to eilidh.mckendrick@brownsfoodgroup.com
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