Site General Factory Manager

Job Description Job Title: Factory General ManagerSite Leadership RoleThe Client: Global FMCG ManufacturingResponsible to: Operations DirectorJob Reward: Target 100k - 105k, Target plus 9k Car Bonus and Package applications, DOE and future fit capabilitiesLocation: Bedfordshire good commute from commutable from Luton, Northants, MK, Watford, Cambridge and Northampton areas, etc.Are you a Plant Manager, Senior Manufacturing Manager or Site Operations Manager? Ready to take the step into your first Factory General Manager role? Or an established Factory General Manager looking for a new challenge? This is a rare opportunity to take full leadership of a well-invested FMCG manufacturing site, giving you the chance to move from functional leadership into a true end-to-end site leadership position. You will lead and develop the site operational teams, inspiring a shared vision, developing and implementing formal development plans. If you're looking for a role where you can make decisions, shape culture, build your own leadership team and really own and shape site performance, this could be the career move you've been working towards. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for site performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.Role & Responsibilities Factory General Manager Take full ownership of a manufacturing site, complex and automated Move from department leadership into full site accountabilityBuild your profile with senior leadershipDevelop your career towards the Operations Director levelCreate a high-performance, high-accountability cultureDriving operational improvements across output, efficiency and costDeveloping your management team and succession pipelineLeading engineering and production as one aligned operationDelivering CI initiatives and best practice ways of workingActing as the senior manufacturing leader and cultural tone setter, you are visible, accessible and a true people leaderLead, recruit, develop and shape your management team, inspiring high performance and engagement, naturallyRole Requirements, Skills & Experience- Factory General ManagerThis role is ideal for someone who has already proven themselves in running a large part of a factory and is now ready for full-site leadership.You might currently be a:Plant ManagerManufacturing ManagerOperations ManagerFactory ManagerSenior Production Manager in a large complex site, ready to step up!You'll likely bring: Factory General ManagerFMCG, Food, Beverage or fast-paced life sciences manufacturing experienceStrong leadership of both production and engineering functionsEvidence of improving performance and developing teamsA hands-on, visible leadership styleThe ambition to progress into senior operational leadershipThe credibility to lead an established site leadership teamExperience of working within a high-volume, complex manufacturing environmentExperience in driving CI/OpEx initiativesWhats On Offer? Factory General ManagerA genuine step up into a Factory General Manager role or a sideways move to a progressive global businessA site where you can make a visible impactSupport from an experienced Operations DirectorStrong career progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary, bonus and benefits including car or allowance Interested?If you're ready to step from managing part of a factory to leading the whole operation, we'd love to speak to you.Contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or [email protected] role is ideal for an inspirational people leader seeking their first Site Lead role, or an established factory manager looking to join a site within a larger group structure. Progression opportunities are available for a successful candidate who can deliver sustained performance over time. We need an experienced People Manager, skilled in engagement, cultural transformation, a true leader...Candidates who are a Site Lead, Factory General Manager, Site General Manager, Plant Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Head of Operations and Manufacturing Manager, will be suitable for this role.

Created: 2026-03-20