General Manager

  • Permanent
  • Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 16th July 2026
  • Salary: £75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17466
  • Industry:
  • Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Bradford | £70,000 – £80,000 + Benefits | Full-Time | Site-Based

Are you a hands-on leader with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for driving performance, growth and continuous improvement?

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a well-established manufacturing operation in. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and customer service.

The Role

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team
  • Drive operational efficiency, profitability and business growth
  • Oversee projects from inception to successful delivery
  • Manage budgets, costs, risk and performance metrics
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and health & safety standards

About You

  • Experience in senior manufacturing leadership roles
  • Strong commercial and operational awareness
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
  • Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience

What’s On Offer?

  • Salary of £70,000 – £80,000
  • Additional Christmas shutdown days
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Pension and salary sacrifice scheme
  • Quarterly company events

This opportunity is based in the Bradford area

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

 
 

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