General Manager (Engineering Background)
This range is provided by Carter Rolan Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range
Location: North East / County Durham (commutable from Sunderland, Durham, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor)
TS21 Location
Overview
We are working with a leading Consumer goods manufacturer seeking an experienced General Manager to take full responsibility for their North East site. This is a senior leadership role, best suited to someone with a strong engineering background in manufacturing, proven site management or GM experience, and a track record within thermoforming and injection moulding.
The Role
* Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all manufacturing processes.
* Provide strong technical leadership, drawing on your background in engineering and plastics manufacturing.
* Oversee production, engineering, supply chain, and commercial functions at site level.
* Deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence in line with business objectives.
* Act as the key point of accountability for site performance, driving profitability and customer satisfaction.
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven General Manager / Site Manager within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong engineering foundation/hands on experience and background - essential
* Experience in thermoforming and injection moulding is essential.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and improve operational performance.
* Commercially astute with excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Competitive salary + package (depending on experience).
* Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing site within a growing business.
* Long-term career progression and development opportunities.
Confidential applications are welcomed. If you are an experienced GM/Site Manager from the thermoforming or injection moulding industry and would like to learn more, please apply with your CV ASAP or contact us directly.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management
Industries: Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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