General Manager - ManufacturingLocation: Corby Permanent Senior Operations Leadership Role Irlam Associates Group Ltd is partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a General Manager - Manufacturing for their Corby site the company s largest and strategically critical manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on senior operations role with full accountability for the site, including Production, Engineering, Technical/Quality, HandS, Logistics, and Continuous Improvement. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, driving operational excellence, safety, quality, and service performance. Key Responsibilities: Full PandL and operational responsibility for the Corby site Lead a safety culture, embedding best-in-class HandS and food safety standards Deliver consistently high-quality branded and own-label products Achieve customer service levels of 99%+ through robust planning and scheduling Manage budgets for labour, raw materials, and overheads Lead audits and compliance (BRC, SMETA, customer standards) Develop and execute site strategic plans to drive long-term performance Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) Build and coach a high-performing, engaged leadership team Manage positive employee and union relationships About You: Senior leadership experience in food manufacturing or FMCG Proven track record of delivering operational change, KPIs, and continuous improvement Strong commercial awareness with full site PandL respon