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General Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

About the Company
We are a specialist window manufacturing hardware company with a strong UK presence and two established overseas facilities. Our Gloucestershire site is the heart of our UK operation, and we are now seeking a General Manager to lead day‑to‑day activities, support our teams, and ensure operational excellence.
You will report directly to the company owner and managing director working closely with the outgoing manager who is retiring — ensuring a smooth, well‑supported transition.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking for a full or part time position who brings a careers depth of operational management across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, cost control, quality, and continuous improvement. It offers genuine flexibility: 3, 4, or 5 days per week, tailored to the individual’s lifestyle, experience, and preferred working rhythm.
Key Responsibilities
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    Operational leadership — Oversee daily activities across production, procurement, logistics, and administration, a strong understanding of Microsoft systems is important (not an IT expert) just excel and word capable.
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    Team management — The General Manager will lead and support the Gloucestershire team, ensuring strong communication and performance
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    Manufacturing oversight — Maintain output, efficiency, and quality across hardware production
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    Cost management — Monitor budgets, spending, and operational costs
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    Quality & compliance — The General Manager will uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives
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    Cross‑site coordination — Liaise with overseas facilities to ensure alignment and consistency
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    Strategic support — Work closely with the Owner/MD on operational priorities and long‑term planning
About You
You will be a confident, steady, and experienced leader male or female with broad operational exposure and a practical understanding of a manufacturing facility, large office environment or maybe a logistics facility.
Essential Experience
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    Senior operational management within manufacturing (ideally window hardware, fenestration, or related sectors)
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    The General Manager will have a strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, logistics, and administration
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    Experience managing budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics
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    A track record of leading teams and developing people
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    Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
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    Comfortable working closely with business owners and senior leadership
What We Offer
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    Flexible working pattern: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
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    Supportive handover from the retiring manager
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    Autonomy to shape and lead the UK operation
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    Competitive salary based on experience
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    A stable, long‑established business with international reach
This position would really suit an experienced leader or manager that is looking for a step down from a senior position or someone that has the ability to help shape the future of this privately owned company.
Do please send a CV in the strictest confidence

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