General Manager

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Overview Are you ready to take the next step in your Elis career? This is an exciting opportunity to lead our established Kendal site, with responsibility for £10.5m revenue and a well-established operational team. The Kendal site plays an important role within our UK operations, and we are looking for a strong, inspiring leader who can continue to drive performance, develop people, and deliver operational excellence. We are looking for someone who is either an existing General Manager or a high-potential candidate ready to step up into a General Manager role for the first time. Requirements What will make you stand out? Experience leading teams in an operational environment Commercial awareness and confidence with budgets, KPIs and performance metrics. A people leader with the ability to engage, motivate and bring out the best in others. Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Commitment to health, safety, quality and sustainability. Your tasks Your Mission at Elis Lead and Inspire: Direct all site teams - production, logistics, engineering, customer services - to deliver excellence every day while fostering a culture of trust during a period of change. Take Ownership: Full P&L responsibility with a focus on hitting EBITDA targets and safeguarding revenue. Develop People: Coach, support, and grow your team, ensuring every colleague, both new and existing, feels valued, engaged, and part of the Elis culture. Drive Improvement: Lead the LEAN agenda and embed our culture of safety, quality, and efficiency. Shape the Future: Align local operations with Elis's strategic goals while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. Deliver for our Customers: Put service at the heart of everything we do, ensuring we continue to exceed customer expectations throughout the integration process. What we offer Competitive base salary Performance-related Bonus Car Allowance EV Scheme (with qualifying service) Private Medical Insurance Company Pension 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

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