CareerWise Recruitment is partnering with a prominent Galway-based company to recruit a dynamic General Manager. This critical leadership role encompasses full operational oversight, strategic planning, and financial accountability, including profit and loss management. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, streamline production processes, uphold rigorous quality standards aligned with global benchmarks, manage international logistics, and drive profitability within a global export framework. This position demands a hands-on leader with a robust background in process manufacturing, a keen understanding of lean manufacturing principles, and a proven track record in international market operations. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic business insight, and exceptional leadership capabilities, all within a lean manufacturing environment. THE ROLE: * Financial Management & Performance *Team Leadership & Development *Strategic Planning & Business Development * Operational Efficiency & Production *Supply Chain & Logistics (Global) REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree or Masters in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Management, or a related field. * Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role * Demonstrated experience in managing global export operations. Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: Leadership Lean Manufacturing Technical