Banbridge & Lurgan

A rapidly growing food manufacturing business in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the company through an exciting period of expansion, including a major site move within the next 12 months.
This role is ideal for a proven leader who has successfully taken a small-to-medium food business through a significant growth phase, scaling operations while maintaining exceptional product quality and strong commercial performance.

The Opportunity
You will take full responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the business – covering production, sales, marketing, HR, health & safety, compliance, and financial performance. This is a hands-on, senior leadership position where you will work directly with the owners to deliver ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across multiple sites to deliver on production, quality, and financial targets.
• Drive operational efficiency, streamline processes, and implement robust systems to support scaling.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance (HACCP, BRCGS).
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for growth and profitability.
• Foster a high-performance, positive workplace culture that supports innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the smooth transition to a new manufacturing site.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role within the food manufacturing sector.
• Experience successfully growing a business through major expansion phases.
• Strong commercial acumen and operational expertise.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance standards.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to six figures for the right candidate
• The chance to make a transformative impact on a high-potential brand.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
• Exciting growth journey, including a major new site launch.

If you have the experience, vision, and drive to lead a high-growth food manufacturing business to its next chapter, we’d like to hear from you. Reach out to Jack Groves for a confidential chat.

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Skills:
General Manager Head of Director Food FMCG Operations COMMERCIAL

Benefits:
Fantastic Benefits Package