General Manager

Ref: AS5312816

Oldham, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Manufacturing Operations Leadership
• Commercial Growth Strategy
• Supply Chain Optimisation

About the candidate

An accomplished senior leader with a strong background in manufacturing operations, commercial strategy and business development. This candidate has led regional business units, improved operational capability and built strong stakeholder relationships across technical and manufacturing-led environments.

Degree-qualified in Engineering, they bring a practical, commercially aware approach to leadership. They are confident managing budgets, improving margins, developing high-performing teams and supporting sustainable business growth in fast-moving operational settings.

What makes them great?

• Proven Growth Delivery: Achieved a 30% increase in market share through targeted business development activity and strong client engagement.
• Operational Improvement: Increased production efficiency within a regional manufacturing setting by enhancing site capability and implementing effective commercial strategies.
• Financially Astute Leader: Contributed to a significant EBITDA uplift by improving processes, reducing costs and strengthening customer service performance.

Areas of expertise

• Manufacturing Operations: Experienced in leading operational teams, improving production efficiency and strengthening site performance within manufacturing environments.
• Commercial Strategy: Skilled in developing growth plans, managing budgets and improving margins through clear commercial decision-making.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Strong understanding of operational supply chains, logistics performance and process improvement to reduce cost and enhance service levels.