General Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £100,000 to £120,000 + benefits
Application date: 16th Jun 2026
About Our Client
This opportunity is with a well-regarded organisation within the FMCG sector. Known for its strong presence and influence, this large organisation is focused on delivering operational excellence and maintaining high standards in its manufacturing processes.
Job Description
The Site General Manager will lead and engage the Manufacturing teams at the site to deliver daily customer service targets with effective resource planning, whilst managing HSE, Quality, Food Safety and cost. To drive a Manufacturing Excellence continuous improvement culture to deliver sustained performance improvements. The role has full responsibility for the sites operations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise production and meet organisational goals.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to drive performance and maintain high standards.
• Lead and engage the manufacturing team to deliver the annual HSE plan and drive the HSE culture change through team engagement, involvement and responsibility for HSE activities.
• Lead and engage the manufacturing team to ensure that all internal and external food & feed safety standards and requirements are met.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in operations.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to achieve financial targets.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation across the site.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Site General Manager should have:
• Proven experience in managing operations within the FMCG industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and compliance regulations.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on achieving measurable results.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £120,000 per annum.
• Permanent position with long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work in a leading organisation within the FMCG industry.
• Benefits package to be confirmed.