General Manager | Industry

W Executive is partnering with a leading company in the industrial sector to recruit a General Manager who will take full responsibility for the company's strategic direction, operational performance, and profitable growth.

We are seeking an accomplished executive with strong industrial leadership, commercial acumen, and a proven track record of managing complex manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & P&L; Management

- Assume full P&L; accountability, driving revenue growth, profitability, and overall business performance.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives.
- Report regularly to senior leadership on financial performance, operational KPIs, and strategic initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for business expansion, operational efficiencies, and sustainable growth.

Operations & Manufacturing Excellence

- Provide strategic oversight of manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain operations.
- Drive operational excellence by improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), maximizing asset utilization, and reducing waste.
- Champion a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture across the organization.
- Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.

Commercial Strategy & Business Development

- Oversee the commercial strategy, supporting commercial leadership in strengthening key customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.
- Align manufacturing capabilities with market requirements to optimize product mix, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor industry trends, technological developments,



and sustainability initiatives to strengthen the company's competitive positioning.

Financial & Organizational Leadership

- Work closely with Finance leadership to oversee budgeting, capital expenditure (CapEx), cash flow, and financial planning.
- Lead, develop, and empower a multidisciplinary management team across Operations, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources.
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee organizational development, talent management, employee engagement, and labor relations.

Candidate Profile

- Significant leadership experience in the food OR packaging industry, ideally within a General Management, Managing Director, or senior operational leadership capacity.
- Proven track record of full P&L; ownership and delivering sustainable financial results.
- Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and supply chain management.
- Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership.
- Solid commercial acumen, with experience supporting business development and managing key customer relationships.
- Strong financial literacy, including budgeting, CapEx planning, and profitability management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both operational and executive levels.

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to take on a key leadership role within an established player in the packaging industry, with significant responsibility for shaping business strategy, driving operational transformation, and delivering sustainable growth.

Interested in learning more?

Apply through LinkedIn or contact the W Executive team for a confidential discussion.

📌 General Manager | Industrial Plant (Comunidad Valenciana)
🏢 W Executive España
📍 Comunidad Valenciana