Kersia, inventing a food safe world
General Manager
Lockerbie
Posted about 19 hours ago
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Mission
Lead all site operations, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards and company policies.
- Drive operational performance to achieve OTIF (On Time In Full), quality, productivity, and cost targets.
- Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
- Provide strategic recommendations to support continuous improvement and business growth.
- Prepare and present monthly operational KPI and performance reports.
- Partner with the Operations Director to develop operational budgets and monitor financial performance against targets.
- Ensure maximum return on investment from capital expenditure, plant, and equipment.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver operational and business improvement projects.
- Lead significant operational and capital investment projects across the site.
- Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including engineering and construction activities.
- Deputise for the Operations Director as required, representing Operations at both local and global levels.
- Act as the escalation point for operational managers on employee relations and people management matters.
- Lead, coach, and develop managers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Conduct performance reviews, appraisals, and development planning activities.
- Ensure ERP system compliance, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee inventory management, stock control, and cost optimization activities.
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Essential
- Proven experience managing large-scale capital investment projects.
- Experience leading engineering-related projects and initiatives.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
- Experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams.
- Ability to travel to other UK and European sites as required.
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Desirable
- IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
- Project Management qualification.
- Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
IT Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Power BI knowledge would be advantageous.
- Experience producing KPI reports, operational dashboards, and performance analysis.
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Skills
Operational Performance
SHEQ Compliance
Capital Investment Projects
Budget Management
Stakeholder Management
People Management
Inventory Management
KPI Reporting
ERP Systems
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Cost Optimisation
Manufacturing Management
Leadership
Analytical Problem Solving