General Manager in Redditch

Role: General Manager

Sector: Manufacturing

Location: close to Redditch, Worcestershire

Salary Range: £85,000 - £105,000 per annum + company car (FX or allowance) + significant performance-related bonus + equity participation

The Role

Are you a visionary leader ready to take the reins of a growing manufacturing business?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join a dynamic organisation poised for its next stage of aggressive growth.

Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you'll take full leadership of the business, overseeing a senior leadership team across operations, production, and back-office functions.

This high-impact role requires strategic insight and operational expertise to drive performance, innovation, and profitability in a fast-paced and competitive sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and leadership to the business, ensuring alignment with the wider group's objectives and long-term vision.
• Lead and inspire a senior leadership team across operations, production, and back-office support, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop and execute growth strategies to scale the business, targeting new markets, increasing capacity, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments are met or exceeded.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of the business, leveraging Lean Manufacturing and other methodologies to optimise processes.
• Take full P&L accountability, ensuring sustainable profitability through effective cost control, resource allocation, and investment planning.
• Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and group leadership, ensuring alignment and strong communication.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and mitigate risks, positioning the business as a market leader.
• Champion a culture of health, safety, and quality, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Your Background

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within manufacturing, such as General Manager, Operations Director, or a similar operational leadership position.
• Strong background in managing multi-disciplinary teams, including operations, production, and support functions.
• Track record of delivering growth and profitability in a manufacturing environment, with experience in scaling businesses.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility and a focus on driving financial performance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Redditch or the surrounding area.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary range of £85,000 to £105,000 per annum, reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role.
• Company car (FX or allowance) and a significant performance-related bonus scheme with strong earning potential.
• Equity participation opportunity through share ownership or long-term incentive plans, aligning your success with the company's growth.
• The chance to take full operational ownership of a growing manufacturing business and play a pivotal role in its success story.
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment where you'll make a tangible impact.
• The support of a forward-thinking group leadership team that values innovation and long-term vision.

If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for manufacturing and the expertise to drive a business through its next phase of growth, we want to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to explore this rare and exciting opportunity to take full leadership of a thriving manufacturing business.