Plant General Manager (Packaging)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you currently operating as a strong operationally focussed site number 2 but are looking for your next step to the lead site role? or maybe you are an established general manager looking for a new challenge.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join St. Johns Packaging (UK) Ltd as General Manager. We are planning for the future so now is a great time to join as you become a central figure in influencing the future growth of the Company in the UK and further afield. Reporting directly to the President & CEO based in the Canadian Headquarters, you will provide inspirational and effective leadership to the site management team as we continue on our journey to become a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions to the global food industry and the preferred supplier to the UK’s biggest baking companies.
You will lead a site that currently employs 75 people, but that is looking to grow and increase its capacity. You will develop and own the strategic plan to grow the sites profitable position and further expand the business, with a focus on operations and site KPI’s (Safety, Quality, Waste, Productivity, DIFOT, etc.), to take it to the next level of profitability, whilst delivering operational excellence and exceptional customer understanding and service.
You will be degree qualified (or similar level qualification) and have at least 2 years’ experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or have exceptional leadership skills and exposure to general management and be looking for the next step. Either way, supported by at least 5 years senior operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment you will be customer focussed with good business acumen. Experience in packaging would be an asset, but not essential.
As well as a competitive starting salary commensurate with the level of the role, bonus plus car allowance & private healthcare, we offer some fantastic benefits; 25 days plus bank holiday allowance, a contributory pension scheme and generous 6 x life assurance cover.
If you would like to discuss any details of the role further then please contact HR on 01159446500. If you would like to apply for the role please email your full CV to Emily Hargreaves, ehargreaves@sjpack.com
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ilkeston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/04/2023
Reference ID: 000-20221
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Plant General Manager (Packaging) roles across St. Johns Packaging (UK) Limited'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 General.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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