General Manager

General Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Lisburn

Hours: 39.5 per week (7am-4pm or 8am-5pm - flexibility required)

Benefits Package

• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service: 4 salary
• Company Mobile Phone
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Pension Contribution: 3%
• 22 Days Annual Leave + Statutory Holidays
• Increases by 1 day per year after 3 years' service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward thinking General Manager to join a long established and highly reputable manufacturing business in Lisburn. This brand new role has been created to support continued growth, operational excellence, and the strategic development of the organisation.

The General Manager will provide senior leadership across all operational and support functions within the business. The role requires someone who can take a high-level view of the organisation, ensure alignment between departments, and support managers in achieving consistent performance. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership presence, sound judgement, and the ability to delve into issues to understand root causes when required.

You will also play a key role in maintaining and developing relationships with key customers, ensuring that service levels, communication, and delivery expectations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day to day operations across all production departments, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Provide direction and support to departmental managers, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, workflow, and cost control.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational standards across the site.
• Develop and nurture a positive workplace culture, ensuring engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee resource planning, staffing levels, and operational priorities in line with business demands.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, and business improvement projects.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

About You

• 10+ years' experience in the manufacturing industry with 5+ years in a senior management role overseeing cross-functional teams
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and influence change through positive, hands on leadership.
• Strong operational focus with a track record of improving processes and enhancing performance.
• Excellent communication, decision making, and organisational skills.
• Flexible, resilient, and able to work at pace in a dynamic production setting.

Education:

• Degree-level qualification in business, engineering or related discipline

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader seeking your next challenge and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit an up-to-date CV today via the "Apply" link, or you can call the office and speak to Donna