General Manager – Multi-Site Manufacturing Are you a commercially-minded manufacturing leader with a track record of growing operations, developing teams, and delivering results across complex multi-site businesses? We’re supporting an established and fast-expanding group of companies in their search for a General Manager to lead daily operations across multiple UK sites. This is a high-impact leadership role with serious scope—reporting to the Group Board, working cross-functionally with Directors, and overseeing everything from production and supply chain to people and performance. This is about more than keeping things ticking. You’ll be driving change, sharpening commercial performance, and building a culture that wins. What You’ll Be Doing Taking full P&L ownership and operational accountability across several UK manufacturing sites Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing cross-functional team Implementing continuous improvement strategies to boost efficiency, reduce waste and cut costs Building a robust structure to support long-term growth and operational scale Ensuring the business meets all regulatory, quality and environmental standards Supporting the commercial function with market insight, customer satisfaction, and business development strategies Driving organisational change, culture and capability development across the business What We’re Looking For A proven General Manager, Site Director or Operations Director with a background in manufacturing Experience operating at scale—leading £20m revenue businesses and managing large teams Commercial awareness, a hands-on leadership style, and confidence in driving strategic and cultural change Strong understanding of lean principles, process optimisation and cost control Someone who can spot opportunities, get under the skin of a business, and deliver fast, visible improvements Someone who can lead with empathy, build trust, and develop talent across all levels What’s On Offer A genuinely autonomous role with group-level influence A business in growth mode with strong backing and stability A clear opportunity to lead transformational change and make your mark This is a standout opportunity for a driven, experienced GM who’s looking for more than just the status quo. If you’re ready to take on a multi-site challenge with the full support of a dynamic leadership team—we’d love to hear from you.