General Manager – Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a well‑established SME manufacturing business in Bristol. You will be responsible for driving commercial growth, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring the company meets its strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the business with a shop‑floor focus, handling details of both large and small tasks.
• Develop and execute sales and commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Control costs, manage expenditure and investment decisions.
• Report weekly to the board on safety, quality, sales, finance and operational metrics.
• Provide leadership and structure to the management team, acting as the visible focal point for employees and customers.
• Drive performance across sales, quality, operations and dispatch functions.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in a stand‑alone SME manufacturing environment.
• Strong sales and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach with the ability to manage both strategic and operational tasks.
• Ambitious, hard‑working and determined to succeed.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Support from experienced Production and Finance Managers.
• Mentoring from group‑level leadership to help expand the operation.
• Opportunity to lead a respected manufacturing business with strong customer relationships.