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General Manager

£65000 - £70,000 pa

Newbury - Office based role

Our client is a UK based manufacturer of high-quality bespoke products that serves mainly the construction, marine, oil & gas, and automotive industries.

They have been in business for over 45 years with a turnover of £6.5M and are entering an exciting new phase of growth. They currently sell all across the world and are known for high quality on time products that sees a high level of returning customers.

They are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead this small but growing business.

Overview:

Ideally you will have a strong background in manufacturing, with additional experience in sales, purchasing, and warehouse / production operations.
This role requires someone who can oversee and run daily operations, manage staff, and ensure the business meets its financial and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations, including warehouse/production, sales, and office functions.

Manage purchasing, and key relationships.

Lead, motivate, and support a small team across operations and sales.

Develop and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and performance numbers.

Drive efficiency improvements in production, logistics, and customer service.

Support sales growth through customer relationship management and business development initiatives.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Experience:

Proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a leadership role

Understanding of sales and purchasing, with strong commercial awareness.

Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and able make decisions quickly

If this sounds of interest, please call Kate or email your CV and let's have a conversation whereby we can provide you with more details on what is a very exciting opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you