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General Manager

Ref: 475089

Devon, UK

£75,000 | £300 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Cost Management Expert
  • Strategic Operational Leader
  • Process Innovation Specialist

About the candidate

With over two decades of extensive experience in the production and manufacturing sectors, primarily within the Food and Drink and FMCG industries, this candidate has demonstrated significant leadership and operational excellence. He has a robust record in driving company performance through strategic manufacturing implementations and effective cost-management. The candidate has held pivotal roles, directing large-scale operations, and leading sizable teams across diverse projects, achieving notable improvements in process efficiency, sales growth, and operational excellence.

What makes them great?

  • Implemented organisational changes that led to cost savings of £2.4M by focusing on waste elimination in milk and ingredients production sites.
  • Boosted company revenues by drastically increasing sales from £12.4M to £26M through strategic leadership and operational enhancements.
  • Team Management: Managed up to 1700 employees during peak periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining high levels of safety and productivity.
  • Process Innovation: Spearheaded significant shifts in production methods from manual to automated processes, enhancing throughput and efficiency.
  • Championed a culture change program that decreased absence rates, increased productivity, and reduced staff turnover.

Areas of expertise

  • Production and Manufacturing Management: Skilled in leading large-scale manufacturing operations, ensuring high-quality production efficiency and workforce management.

  • Strategic Operational Planning: Effective in designing and implementing comprehensive operational strategies that align with company goals.

  • Staff Leadership and Development: Proven track record of mentoring and leading teams to foster a culture of growth and productivity.

  • Cost Reduction and Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability in strategic cost management and process optimisation, contributing to significant savings and operational efficiencies.

  • Stakeholder Relation and Negotiation: Strong communicator capable of managing and influencing stakeholder relationships at various levels.