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General Manager

Glasgow Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
The General Manager will lead and oversee all operations at the Scotland facilities, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, maintaining compliance with SHEQ standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
  • Exciting General Manager Role
  • Opportunity to really drive change!!

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Industrial Recycling sector.

Job Description

· Overall operational performance, safety, quality, compliance, and profitability of the Scotland recycling facilities.

· Compliance with all UK legislative, SHEQ, ISO, and environmental requirements.

· Full site Profit & Loss (P&L) ownership, including financial forecasting, reporting, and margin improvement.

· Building and sustaining a culture of safety, discipline, engagement, and continuous improvement.

· Effective leadership and development of the management team and operational workforce.

· Prepare financial forecasts and monitor operational costs.

· Act as the primary accountable person for site Health & Safety.

· Oversee the quality management system and product standards.

· Build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, and succession development.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'General Manager' should have:

· Excellent understanding of SHEQ compliance and standards.

· Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing/recycling environment.

· Strong knowledge of production processes, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.

· Demonstrated experience in full P&L responsibility, including forecasting and reporting.

· Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control.

· Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent General Manager position based in Glasgow area.
  • Salary of £75,000 to £80,000 dependent on the level of experience.
  • Benefits to be confirmed.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Lynsey White
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128969
Phone number
+44 141 331 7959

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
General Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Glasgow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lynsey White
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7959
Job reference
JN-102026-7128969