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. Sean was incredibly helpful and really understood what I was looking for and my motivations. Something that really impressed me is that he knew his clients well enough, so much so that although I didn't have the experience the client was looking for, he recognized the transferable skills that they value and managed to arrange an interview for me within a matter of hours. The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. Kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role. I haven't job hunted in a long time and I've never used a recruitment agency before but I can't fault my experience with Vanrath. Skills: General Manager Head of Director Food FMCG Operations COMMERCIAL Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package