General Manager

Job Reference: JO0000001205

Job Duration:

Start date: ASAP

Description:

General Manager
Aberystwyth
£40000 - £60000 PA Plus Bonus

THE COMPANY

This family owned business is a major honey producer providingmajor retailers with single farm honey products as well as specialist varieties of honey and beeswax used by the industrial sector. The honey is harvested from their apiaries on 100 farms throughout the UK and other varieties are imported for packing at their Aberystwyth based facility.
The Company prides itself on its ethical ethos and credentials, promoting sustainable agricultural practices which nurture biodiversity, in a fair trade and organic environment. Their business model ensures that these ethics can be adhered to at the same time as achieving good levels of profitability. They pride themselves on creating a responsibleand caring company culture.
The company operate as a true 'team' with each employee focused on achieving the organisations goals and objectives. This makes for a collaborative environment where everyone will 'roll their sleeves up' to get the job done.
Currently in a major growth phase the company now require a General Manager to add value to this unique organisation.

THE ROLEThe General Manager will manage the company's business activities and in conjunction with the MD / Founder develop and implement effective business strategies and programmes.
The role is very 'hands-on' requiring attention to all facets of the business.

Duties will include:

Managing daily business operations to deliver company forecasts and budgets
Analysing KPI's, operational, sales, stock and financial data and reporting to MD
Identifying and implementing improvements
Manufacturing and logistics management
Responsibility for achieving all external audits and accreditationsManaging stock of raw materials, production planning
Improving the Sustainable nature of the business
Identifying growth opportunities
Managing development projects
Staff recruitment, training, motivation
Ensure compliance with HACCP, workplace and HSE regulations
Provide solutions to ongoing challenges i.e. rapid expansion of production, building a new and effective management team, lack of warehouse space
Responsible for sales activityCreating and managing budgets and expenses in conjunction with the MD

REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will require the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

Share the organisations ethical ethos and be passionate about working for company supporting Fair Trade, sustainability and producing organic products
Experience in retail FMCG - this could be from a product supplier or retail brand head office environment
Proven experience in a leadership role
Business qualification preferred, ie MBA
Understanding of manufacturing, logistics planning and budgeting
Business process exp, finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.
Organisational, leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills
Understanding of marketing, brand building activities, audit and QC
Proactive, flexible, cost and quality conscious

IN RETURN

A rare opportunity to join a unique organisation at a senior level. Position offersexciting challenges as well as many rewards. Solid salary and bonus on offer.
Applications are welcome from West Wales candidates as well as those keen to relocate to this beautiful area offering a superb lifestyle and affordability.

For more information please contact Kim Simpson at Work Wales for a confidential discussion.

Industry: FMCG

Salary: £40000 - £60000 per annum + Plus Bonus

Salary Benefits: Plus Bonus

Vacancy Type: Permanent

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Contact Name: Kim Simpson

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