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've been working with Vanrath recently and can't recommend them enough. They've been very approachable, friendly and have come across as professional at all stages of the process. They are with you at all stages and come back with feedback very quickly. I hope to work with them again in the future. A recruitment agency, otherwise known as an employment agency, is an organisation that works to bridge the gap between the employer and employee. They are tasked by employers to find candidates for job openings, who best suit their requirements. Consultants, who work for recruitment agencies, look after the job-seeking process from start to finish. This includes sourcing new opportunities, finding and reaching out to suitable candidates, lending their advice on CVs, and assisting with interview preparation, feedback and aftercare calls. When scrolling through job sites, sometimes it can be hard to pick out which role best suits you. Maybe there are too many to choose from, or perhaps there are none at all that piques your interest. Recruitment agencies have access to a huge range of job opportunities that sometimes may not be publicly available to you. After registering with an employment agency, you will receive initial contact from a consultant. Their job is to find out what kind of role you are looking for as well as understand your experience, skill set and areas of expertise. Following this, your consultant will unlock and present you with a range of opportunities that best match your requirements. By providing you with relevant jobs, you can wave goodbye to the endless scrolling on job sites, saving you time and resources. Skills: General Manager Head of Director Food FMCG Operations MD Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package