General Manager – Food Manufacturing
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 for a confidential chat.
INDKY
Skills:
MANAGER OPERATIONS FINANCIAL QUALITY GROWTH PRODUCTION COMMERCIAL
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