At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to drive sustainable growth and enhance customer service.
- Company: Join Anglia Plastics, a leading manufacturer with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and experience in improving business performance.
Permanent, Full Time, Hours – 8.30am – 5.00pm
About Us
Anglia Plastics, based in Biggleswade, is part of the Oadby Plastics Group, a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience. As part of the group, Anglia Plastics shares the same commitment to people, quality, and long term sustainability. We pride ourselves on offering a positive and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed and encouraged to perform at their best. Our Biggleswade site provides a professional, well equipped workplace supporting both production and distribution activities. We offer a supportive working environment where people are encouraged to develop, contribute and grow, while being part of a business that values teamwork, professionalism, and long term success.
What you will be doing
The General Manager will lead by creating a high performing, collaborative business that delivers outstanding customer service through operational excellence, engaged people and strong commercial awareness. Working closely with Sales, Production and the wider Oadby Group you will drive sustainable growth by improving efficiency, reducing lead times, developing people and building lasting customer relationships. Your day to day responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop the Sales and Production teams to deliver sustainable business growth.
- Develop and implement business improvement initiatives that increase productivity, improve workflow and reduce lead times.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through better processes, resource planning and automation.
- Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure production capacity aligns with customer demand.
- Support the Sales team to improve commercial awareness, quotation accuracy and customer engagement.
- Ensure accurate operational data informs business decisions and protects profitability.
- Foster a culture of accountability, communication and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop managers and employees to improve capability, confidence and performance.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration to remove barriers and improve customer experience.
What are we looking for
The successful candidate will understand that sustainable growth is achieved through strong relationships, engaged teams and consistent performance. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven ability to lead and develop collaborative, high performing teams.
- Demonstrable experience improving operational efficiency, productivity and business performance.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer expectations, operational capability and profitability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels.
- Experience within manufacturing, plastics, display, signage or a related production environment is desirable but not essential.
Salary - From £60,000 per annum depending on experience
Bonus – based on year-on-year growth which will be discussed further at interview stage
Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
Life assurance
Free car parking
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
Long service awards
Free eye tests
Training and development opportunities
Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assistance Program, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers
We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.
General Manager employer: Oadby Conveyors Ltd
Oadby Plastics is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in a modern facility located in Leicestershire. With over 50 years of experience, the company provides ample opportunities for growth through training and development, alongside attractive benefits such as a profit share scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and a generous holiday allowance. Joining Oadby Plastics means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values sustainability and empowers individuals to excel in their roles.
