Company
Linman & Associés is supporting one of its clients, an international food manufacturing company, in the recruitment of its future General Manager.
Position
As General Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the business, combining strategic leadership with hands-on management to drive performance and support its development.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Define and implement the business strategy in alignment with the Group’s objectives.
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Oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring performance across safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and reliability.
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Coordinate Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure alignment across the business.
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Lead and develop the management team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
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Manage budgets, monitor financial and operational performance, and implement actions to improve profitability.
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Support commercial development through close collaboration with sales teams and key business partners.
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Lead investment projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and organizational changes to strengthen long-term competitiveness.
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Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintain high standards of food safety and occupational health and safety.
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Act as the main point of contact with the Group, providing clear reporting on performance, priorities, and business needs.
Profile
EDUCATION
You ideally hold a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
You bring significant leadership experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Operations, or in a comparable position, preferably within food manufacturing.
You have successfully led multidisciplinary teams and demonstrated your ability to improve operational performance, manage change, and contribute to business development.
Experience overseeing a full manufacturing site or business unit, including financial and support functions, would be particularly valuable. Senior operations leaders ready to move into a broader general management role will also be considered.
Experience within an international group is an asset.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
You combine strong manufacturing expertise with sound business judgment and financial understanding.
As a hands-on leader, you provide clear direction, make decisions, and empower your managers while maintaining close contact with day-to-day operations.
You are comfortable managing budgets, monitoring performance indicators, and translating strategic objectives into practical action plans.
Your communication skills and ability to work across functions enable you to build effective relationships with employees, customers, and Group stakeholders.
You demonstrate ownership, adaptability, and the ability to lead effectively in an international environment.
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Linman & Associés is committed to equal treatment, diversity, and inclusion throughout its recruitment practices.
Every application is reviewed with the same care, using objective and relevant criteria directly related to the skills, qualifications, experience, and abilities required for the role.
In accordance with French law, no application may be rejected on grounds of unlawful discrimination. We also strive to prevent bias at every stage of the recruitment process and ensure that all applicants are assessed fairly.
All individuals who meet the required skills and qualifications are encouraged to apply. Candidates who require accommodations to participate in the recruitment process are welcome to let us know so that appropriate arrangements can be explored with them.