General Manager

Real P&L ownership. Full site leadership. The freedom to run things independently, in a well-established and highly respected FMCG  packing and manufacturing business in the Blackburn/Burnley area.

Salary: Disclosed at first stage interview  |  Permanent  |  Blackburn/Burnley area

Full site autonomy with board-level reporting

Senior leadership role with a ready-made management team

30 days holiday in first year rising to 34 days (service related)

Service-related enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

Private Health Insurance Scheme

Membership of Group Life Insurance Scheme (3 x salary)

This is a well-established packing and manufacturing operation in the Blackburn/Burnley area, working with FMCG brands across the UK. The business operates to .GS certification and holds product safety and GMP standards. It's a close-knit site where experienced people are trusted to make decisions and get on with the job.

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the business: leading a team of managers across customer services, operations, QA, engineering and finance;reporting directly to the board with the authority to shape how the business runs and grows.

You'll:

Chair the daily management team meeting, setting the tone for performance and accountability

Own the P&L, overseeing labour, materials, and overheads with full financial sign-off authority

Act as the senior client contact, managing SLAs, contracts, and renewals across the customer base

Drive continuous improvement, capital investment proposals, and business development opportunities

Lead compliance with BRCGS, safety, GMP, H&S, and all regulatory standards

Develop your management team through 1:1s, appraisals, and clear performance frameworks

Report results, risks, and opportunities to the board on a regular basis

What you'll bring

Essential:

Proven background in general management or senior operations leadership within FMCG manufacturing or packing

Direct proven P&L ownership experience

Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, food safety, and GMP standards

Experience leading multi-functional site teams

Customer contract and SLA management experience

Useful, not essential:

Background in supply chain or procurement within an FMCG environment

This is a role where the scope is broad and the impact is visible and rewarding. You'll have the resources, the team, and the trust to lead the site forward. Please press apply today