General Manager - Food Manufacturing Location: Banbridge & Lurgan A leading, fast-expanding food producer in Northern Ireland is seeking a seasoned General Manager to guide the organisation through a pivotal stage of development, including a major relocation to a new facility within the next year. This high-impact role is designed for an accomplished senior leader who has successfully steered a small-to-medium manufacturing business through substantial growth, scaling operations while safeguarding exceptional quality and strong commercial results. The Role You will hold complete accountability for both the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the company, encompassing production, sales, marketing, HR, compliance, health & safety, and financial performance. Reporting directly to the owners, you will play a central role in delivering ambitious expansion and profitability objectives. Core Responsibilities Provide clear leadership across all departments to achieve operational, quality, and financial goals. Optimise production processes, improve operational workflows, and implement scalable systems. Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements (including HACCP and BRCGS). Develop and manage budgets, oversee cost control, and identify growth and margin improvement opportunities. Promote a high-performance culture underpinned by collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Oversee the strategic planning and execution of the relocation to a new production site. Candidate Profile Significant senior leadership experience in the food manufacturing sector. Proven success in scaling operations through periods of substantial expansion. Strong commercial mindset with solid operational and financial management capabilities. Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Comprehensive knowledge of food industry regulations and quality systems. Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach. Package & Benefits Competitive salary, potentially reaching six figures for an outstanding candidate. Opportunity to play a defining role in the growth of a high-potential brand. Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership culture. Direct involvement in a major new facility launch. If you have the experience, vision, and drive to lead a high-growth food manufacturing business to its next chapter, we'd like to hear from you. Reach out to Jack Groves for a confidential chat. I had an excellent experience working with Vanrath. From my very first phone call to inquire about a listed position, through the interview preparation and the onboarding guidance, every step went far beyond what I expected. Jack was outstanding in managing my job search for a senior position last April. Thanks to his support, I secured my current role and couldn't be more grateful. Throughout the process, he provided valuable insight on how to handle the interview with my future employer-particularly recommending the STAR method. His encouragement to use that technique helped me feel confident and well-prepared. The interview itself was challenging, but Jack's practical tips really made a difference. Although we never met face-to-face and only communicated via phone and email, his communication was always clear, professional, and easy to understand. He was very approachable and consistently quick to respond to messages and calls. I would strongly recommend Vanrath to anyone seeking new opportunities. In particular, Jack stood out as knowledgeable, supportive, and efficient right from our first interaction. Within just a week of submitting my CV, I had completed an interview and received a job offer. Michael also played a key role, offering steady guidance from beginning to end-from interview coaching to follow-up conversations-ultimately helping me make the right decision about my new position. Skills: General Manager Head of Director Food FMCG Operations COMMERCIAL Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package