General Manager
Real P&L ownership. Full site leadership. The freedom to run things independently, in a well-established and highly respected FMCG packing and manufacturing business in the Blackburn/Burnley area.
Salary: Disclosed at first stage interview | Permanent | Blackburn/Burnley area
* Full site autonomy with board-level reporting
* Senior leadership role with a ready-made management team
* 30 days holiday in first year rising to 34 days (service related)
* Service-related enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
* Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
* Private Health Insurance Scheme
* Membership of Group Life Insurance Scheme (3 x salary)
This is a well-established packing and manufacturing operation in the Blackburn/Burnley area, working with FMCG brands across the UK. The business operates to .GS certification and holds product safety and GMP standards. It's a close-knit site where experienced people are trusted to make decisions and get on with the job.
As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the business: leading a team of managers across customer services, operations, QA, engineering and finance;reporting directly to the board with the authority to shape how the business runs and grows.
You'll:
* Chair the daily management team meeting, setting the tone for performance and accountability
* Own the P&L, overseeing labour, materials, and overheads with full financial sign-off authority
* Act as the senior client contact, managing SLAs, contracts, and renewals across the customer base
* Drive continuous improvement, capital investment proposals, and business development opportunities
* Lead compliance with BRCGS, safety, GMP, H&S, and all regulatory standards
* Develop your management team through 1:1s, appraisals, and clear performance frameworks
* Report results, risks, and opportunities to the board on a regular basis
What you'll bring
Essential:
* Proven background in general management or senior operations leadership within FMCG manufacturing or packing
* Direct proven P&L ownership experience
* Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, food safety, and GMP standards
* Experience leading multi-functional site teams
* Customer contract and SLA management experience
Useful, not essential:
* Background in supply chain or procurement within an FMCG environment
This is a role where the scope is broad and the impact is visible and rewarding. You'll have the resources, the team, and the trust to lead the site forward. Please press apply today.
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