General Manager

General Manager Location: Lurgan Salary: £65k-£75k

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead the operations and continued development of a polymers manufacturing business specialising in polymer compounding, pulverising, and recycling. Reporting to the Board, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the facility, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

• Holiday Entitlement – 23 days per annum
• Canteen on site
• Free parking
• Pension in line with auto enrolment
• Company Performance Bonus
• Laptop/Mobile
• Mileage if on the road

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the manufacturing facility and its workforce.
• Oversee polymer compounding, pulverising, recycling, and associated production processes
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost control across all areas of the business.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and maintain robust quality management systems.
• Lead all Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory compliance activities
• Manage, develop, and motivate production, technical, and operational teams
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to maintain strong commercial relationships.
• Manage raw material procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Support product development initiatives, customer trials, and the evaluation of new materials and processes.
• Oversee material trialling and product testing to support customer requirements and business growth opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of operational plans and business growth initiatives.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, delivery schedules, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities throughout the operation.
• Prepare operational reports and provide regular updates to the Board on business performance.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Proven experience within polymers, plastics, recycling, compounding, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, General Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, process improvement, and production planning.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 quality systems and Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership experience.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of budgets, costs, margins, and operational performance.
• Engineering, manufacturing, or related technical qualification desirable.

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Skills:Polymers Management Production

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