At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations, manage teams, and ensure quality in manufacturing.
- Company: Established window hardware manufacturer with a strong UK presence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and supportive transition from retiring manager.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and career growth in a stable business.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a respected company while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational management within manufacturing and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
About the Company
We are a specialist window manufacturing hardware company with a strong UK presence and two established overseas facilities. Our Gloucestershire site is the heart of our UK operation, and we are now seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day activities, support our teams, and ensure operational excellence. You will report directly to the company owner and managing director working closely with the outgoing manager who is retiring, ensuring a smooth, well-supported transition.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking for a full or part time position who brings a career's depth of operational management across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, cost control, quality, and continuous improvement. It offers genuine flexibility: 3, 4, or 5 days per week, tailored to the individual’s lifestyle, experience, and preferred working rhythm.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational leadership – Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration; a strong understanding of Microsoft systems is important (not an IT expert) just Excel and Word capable.
- Team management – The General Manager will lead and support the Gloucestershire team, ensuring strong communication and performance.
- Manufacturing oversight – Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production.
- Cost management – Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs.
- Quality & compliance – The General Manager will uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-site coordination – Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Strategic support – Work closely with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long-term planning.
About You
You will be a confident, steady, and experienced leader with broad operational exposure and a practical understanding of a manufacturing facility, large office environment, or maybe a logistics facility.
Essential Experience
- Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware, fenestration, or related sectors).
- The General Manager will have a strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration.
- Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics.
- A track record of leading teams and developing people.
- Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership.
What We Offer
- Flexible working pattern: 3, 4, or 5 days per week.
- Supportive handover from the retiring manager.
- Autonomy to shape and lead the UK operation.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- A stable, long-established business with international reach.
This position would really suit an experienced leader or manager that is looking for a step down from a senior position or someone that has the ability to help shape the future of this privately owned company. Do please send a CV in the strictest confidence.
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