General Manager

6 days ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Set2Recruit Full time £90,000 - £110,000 per year

General Manager – SME (£5M+ turnover - 35+ Staff)

Location - North Leicester (towards Loughborough)

Proven Commercial - Setting and driving Sales & Commercial strategy & Operational Leadership in Manufacturing/Engineering SMEs

Loughborough/Leicester — Onsite, 5 Days per Week

Exciting challenge within a growing Engineering & Manufacturing team and able to lead and take a business from Good to Great and continue to build out this UK and International Scientific/Industrial SME forwards.

£90K–£110K Base + Bonus upto 40% + Share Options + CAR + Private Healthcare + Benefits

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a thriving manufacturing & scientific organisation. This is a business with strong foundations, ambitious growth plans, and part of a strong group...

It's a role for a proven leader who thrives on driving both commercial/sales & operational growth, while bringing people with them on the journey with this change and growth.

The Role

  • Lead and inspire a 30+ strong team across sales, operations, manufacturing, and engineering.
  • Own the P&L and balance sheet, maximising profitability and long-term value.
  • They are a manufacturer in the Cooling/Refrigeration and specialist equipment space
  • Drive the commercial strategy and scale revenue from an already solid £5m turnover.
  • Refine sales processes, systems, and operations to enable growth.
  • Create a high-performance culture where teams are motivated, engaged, and aligned with business goals.

About You

You're already a General Manager/MD (or senior Commercial/Operations leader) with a track record of scaling manufacturing or engineering SMEs in the £5-40m turnover range.

You'll bring:

  • Proven P&L and balance sheet management, delivering profitable growth.
  • A strong commercial mindset with sales leadership experience.
  • Operational expertise across manufacturing and engineering.
  • Experience of leading change, driving transformation, and uniting teams.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • A people-first leadership style that inspires and builds cohesive teams.

Why Join?

  • Lead a business with significant growth potential and influence the success.
  • Competitive package: £90-110K base + 30–40% bonus + share options + Car
  • Comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare.
  • A chance to play a pivotal role within a wider PLC group & career opportunities
  • The opportunity to transform a good business into a great one.

If you're a commercially astute, growth-driven leader ready to make a real impact, this could be your next big move and have a real difference and able to get under the bonnet of this exciting growing organisation.

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