General Manager

OverviewAre 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. RequirementsWhat 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 tasksYour 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)