Factory General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
- The role requires a high level of leadership acumen with a proven track record in achieving excellent results across all aspects of manufacturing.
- The Factory General Manager has responsibility for c. 300 FTEs (permanent & agency) with a transfer price value of €54M and a factory budget of €21M.
- The site includes 2* distinct manufacturing departments, with 7* production lines across 21,000 tonnes per annum.
- The site is multi- category with savoury and sweet bakery capability covering ranges including the iconic Yorkshire pudding, Birdseye meat pies and Jam Roly Poly
- The UK is the main market serviced from the site but there are small volumes exported to IRE and Canada
- The site manufactures both branded and private label products; approximately 70% branded and 30% PL
- The site services a number of PL customers and is subject to unannounced audits from retailers and BRC
- Work at a strategic and operational level to deliver WCM KPIs in Safety, Quality, Service and Efficiency
- Responsibility for cost management to meet strategic plans in both savings initiatives and inflation control.
- Ensure systems and process management to achieve safety, quality and customer requirements.
- Ultimate site budget responsibility as well as capital expenditure control.
- Management and development of staff to ensure an engaged and motivated employee base.
- Proven track record as a Factory Manager with experience in CI and change management
- Ability to manage cross functional teams
- Track record in dealing with Union representatives
- Leadership
- Coaching capability
- Action orientation
- Analytical skills
- Holding to account
- Influencing skills
- Multi tasking
- Communication skills
- Food experience
- Degree level
- Engineering qualification
- Lean/ OpX
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Factory General Manager roles across Nomad Foods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £57,600 - £64,886 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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