General Manager Limerick A unique opportunity has arisen for a General Manager in Limerick to lead a small to medium sized organisation through an exciting growth journey. This role will suit a Senior Operational or General Manager with strong commercial acumen that has strong experience driving financial and business performance. Exceptional leadership capability with a track record of managing teams through growth, change, and operational challenges is essential. Fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, strategic leader who can balance long-term vision with operational excellence. The role As General Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end operations, including production, planning, supply chain, and fulfilment while guiding the strategic direction of the business. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive commercial performance, and ensure the organisation is equipped with the systems, processes, and capability required for scalable growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership Develop and execute long-term growth and margin improvement strategies. Lead and manage core financial and operational KPIs. Identify new market, product, and partnership opportunities. Oversee budgeting, investment decisions, and resource allocation. Operational Excellence Lead daily operations across production, planning, supply chain, and fulfilment. Standardise and optimise processes to enhance efficiency and scalability. Manage resource and capacity planning to support business growth. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. People Leadership Build, mentor, and develop a high performing, engaged team. Implement leadership development and succession planning initiatives. Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management. Foster a collaborative, accountable culture focused on continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners. Serve as a senior point of escalation to ensure service excellence. Professional Requirements Proven senior operational or general management experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, production, or related sectors. Strong commercial acumen with experience driving financial and operational performance. Exceptional leadership capability with a track record of managing teams through growth, change, and operational challenges. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with credibility at all levels. A continuous improvement mindset and a customer-centric approach. Relevant technical, engineering, or business qualification Please contact me for a confidential discussion or to discuss further. Deirdre Sheehan Skills: Leadership Commercial Strategic Benefits: Mobile phone Paid Holidays Canteen Parking Pension Bonus Laptop