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AR852 - General Manager

Location: Enfield

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Vehicle & Bonus

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a General Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a well-established manufacturing business within the interior design sector, specialising in premium, handcrafted decorative products. This is a key leadership role overseeing both office-based functions and on-site production operations, ensuring strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing team culture.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however; all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Full ownership of P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Lead, manage and develop both office and production teams.
  • Oversee daily operations across manufacturing, logistics, and administration.
  • Drive operational improvements and efficiencies across the site.
  • Ensure production output meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to support business growth.
  • Implement and monitor KPIs across all departments.
  • Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and compliance.
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a General Manager or Operations Manager position.
  • Strong background within a manufacturing or production-led environment.
  • Demonstrable experience managing P&L and budgets.
  • Confident people leader with experience managing multi-functional teams.
  • Commercially astute with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
  • Experience working within SME or owner-led businesses is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Location: Enfield

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Vehicle & Bonus

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Love Lane Industrial Estate
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