General Manager

SUMMARY:
Overview
An entrepreneurial manufacturing business in the food and beverage sector is seeking a hands-on General Manager to support the founder in overseeing day-to-day operations. This is a highly operational role suited to a practical, solutions-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, non-corporate environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full production operation within a food manufacturing facility
• Ensure compliance with FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) standards and food safety regulations
• Supervise and lead a production team of 10–15 staff, driving productivity and accountability
• Manage production planning, workflow, and output optimisation
• Oversee bottling and syrup manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency
• Monitor and manage production machinery and equipment performance
• Support basic financial oversight, including cost control, efficiencies, and operational spend
• Work closely with the founder to implement improvements and scale operations

• Proven experience managing a production or manufacturing site, ideally within the food & beverage industry
• Exposure to FSSC-certified environments or similar food safety standards
• Strong understanding of production machinery and processes
• Experience in bottling, liquids, or syrup manufacturing highly advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead small to mid-sized production teams

• Technical background such as Industrial Engineering or Chemical/Process Engineering (formal qualification not essential)
• Strong operational and financial acumen
• Hands-on, practical mindset with the ability to solve problems on the ground

• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable in a non-corporate environment
• Not suited to individuals from highly structured, corporate FMCG environments (e.g. large multinationals)
• Self-starter who can take ownership and operate with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on execution and results