Job Description

Interim Factory General Manager (3 Month contract)

FMCG Manufacturing Sector

Gateshead

£90,000 - £110,000 pro rota + Car allowance

An experienced Interim Factory General Manager is required to lead a large food manufacturing operation in Gateshead during a critical period of operational focus and performance improvement.

Reporting into the Head of Operations, this role carries full site accountability across Safety, Quality, Cost, Service and People. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership, operational stability and strategic direction while driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement across the factory.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring an individual who can quickly establish credibility, make effective decisions and deliver results within a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing environment.

The Benefits:-

£90,000 - £110,000 pro-rota

£7,000 Car allowance

Immediate start.

High-profile interim leadership opportunity.

Significant autonomy and responsibility.

Opportunity to make a measurable impact within a well-established food manufacturing operation  

The Candidate;            

Proven experience as a Factory General Manager, Site Director, Operations Director or equivalent senior leadership position.

A strong background within FMCG food manufacturing – this is essential.

A track record of delivering operational improvements within complex manufacturing environments.

Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget management and cost control.

Experience leading large, multi-functional teams.

Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality systems and retailer compliance standards.

Strong change management and stakeholder management capabilities.

The ability to make decisions quickly, lead through ambiguity and deliver results at pace.

Exceptional communication, coaching and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of site operations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant manufacturing performance.

Drive improvements across productivity, efficiency, waste reduction and operational effectiveness.

Provide leadership and direction to Production, Engineering, Technical, HSE and Warehouse teams.

Take ownership of site budgets, cost control and financial performance.

Ensure the highest standards of food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance.

Lead and support operational improvement and change management initiatives.

Develop and motivate the site leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Maintain strong service levels, ensuring customer requirements are delivered on time and in full.

Support ongoing capital investment, improvement projects and business priorities where required.

Act as the senior site leader, driving engagement and performance across the workforce.

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