General Manager - Sealants & Adhesives
Posted 1 day ago by Adecco
General Manager - Sealants & Adhesives
Location: Plymouth, England (with minimal travel)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000+ per annum (open to salaries)
A leading manufacturing group is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee its Sealants & Adhesives operations across three sites in the UK, Ireland, and Israel. Based in Plymouth, this senior leadership role will manage a team of 110+ and a cost base exceeding £50M, delivering excellence in production, engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:Lead operational performance across multiple sites, delivering on financial, safety, quality, and customer service targets
Drive site expansion, new product industrialisation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure regulatory compliance (including ISO 13485) and GMP standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Quality, R&D, NPD, and Regulatory Affairs
Develop operational strategy and lead cultural transformation across sites
Manage S&OP processes and key resource planning
Coach and develop management teams to foster high performance
Ideal Candidate:
Proven leadership in complex, regulated manufacturing environments
Strong background in operational strategy, project management, and continuous improvement
Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
Degree-level education or equivalent with substantial relevant experience
To apply, please send your CV to (see below) with "General Manager" in the subject line.