General Manager

Position: General Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £75k (depending on your experience)
The Company: Chemicals Manufacturer

The Role:
• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve short- and long-term objectives
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensure smooth workflow, and coordinate all departments to align with company goals
• Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenses, control costs, and report on financial performance
• Oversee recruitment, training, development, and performance of staff; motivate teams and manage conflicts
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements; assess and mitigate risks
• Build relationships with partners, stakeholders, and shareholders; represent the business externally
• Address operational issues, improve processes, and implement solutions to challenges such as profit decline or service problems

Requirements:
• Typically, 5+ years in progressive supervisory or departmental management roles
• Strategic planning, budgeting, leadership, communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills