Exclusive Role
General Manager – Manufacturing
Full-time, permanent position
Sutton in Ashfield, North Nottinghamshire
£55,000 – £65,000
Eaton Syalon are currently recruiting for an experienced General Manager to join a established manufacturing business based in Nottingham. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of a busy workshop and production environment. Reporting directly into the Directors, you will play a key role in driving operational performance, people management and health & safety compliance across the site. This role is not only about processes and production, it is about people.
The role is based in North Nottinghamshire, easily commutable from Mansfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Hucknall, Eastwood, Alfreton and the wider Nottingham/Derbyshire area.
The General Manager will be the key link between the Directors and the shop floor, setting the tone for how the team operates day to day. Success in this position relies on motivating, coaching and supporting staff, ensuring they feel valued and engaged, while also holding them accountable to high standards. Strong leadership on the workshop floor is essential to maintaining productivity, upholding health & safety and creating a positive environment where individuals can perform at their best.
The Role
* Oversee all factory and workshop operations, ensuring production runs efficiently and output meets customer demand.
* Lead and develop a team across the shop floor, setting clear expectations and driving a culture of accountability and high performance.
* Maintain strict health & safety standards, conducting risk assessments, audits and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
* Monitor stock levels, workflow and production planning to keep jobs on schedule and reduce downtime.
* Troubleshoot issues as they arise, resolving operational bottlenecks quickly and effectively.
* Ensure quality standards are consistently achieved, with minimal rework and waste.
* Work closely with Directors to prepare operational reports, track costs and highlight areas for improvement.
* Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and people to improve efficiency and margins.
About You
* Proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager or Production Manager within a manufacturing, workshop or factory environment is essential.
* Strong people management skills with a track record of leading teams on the shop floor.
* Solid knowledge of health & safety requirements in a production setting.
* Commercially astute with experience monitoring budgets, costs and efficiencies.
* Confident problem solver who can remain calm under pressure.
* Hands-on approach with the ability to engage at every level of the operation.
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 | Working Hours: Monday - Friday 7.00 AM PM (Early finish on a Friday)
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is motivated by keeping a business running smoothly.
If you feel you have the relevant experience please apply online now
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
* Transport links
Work Location: In person