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General Manager

Job in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14, England, UK
Listing for: Morepeople 01780
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-26
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Want to join a rapidly developing Fresh Produce Business? We are currently seeking a highly motivated Operations Manager with the ambition and capability to take on full General Manager responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a modern fresh produce business.

You’ll be joining a business that is scaling up, investing heavily in new technology, and looking for a hands‑on leader who can take ownership of day‑to‑day performance while also supporting new approaches to sustainable food production.

The Opportunity
  • Lead a small, close‑knit on‑site team
  • Take full responsibility for planning, scheduling, quality, production, and labour management
  • Oversee plant health, hygiene standards, and consistent product quality in a controlled environment
  • Support new development projects, and technology testing
  • Manage site calendars and operational resource planning
  • Work closely with technical, maintenance, planning and quality functions
Ideal Background

We are looking for someone who brings a blend of operational expertise and an understanding of working with live plants in a high‑care or controlled environment.

You might come from:

  • Fresh produce
  • Horticulture
  • Agronomy
  • Glasshouse operations
  • Food manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Engineering‑led production settings

A background spanning Operations + Horticulture or Operations + Engineering would be particularly well‑suited.

Skills & Experience
  • Experience leading teams in a production or high‑care environment
  • Strong planning and organisational capabilities
  • Practical understanding of quality, hygiene, and crop care
  • Comfortable managing a small team and scaling processes as the site grows
  • Good communication skills and the confidence to represent the site internally and externally
  • Someone who takes ownership, enjoys autonomy, and wants the responsibility of running their own site
Why Apply?
  • The chance to step into a General Manager role
  • A forward‑thinking business with room to grow
  • Exposure to both commercial production and innovative R&D
  • Opportunities for future site leadership or international work

If this sounds like something you want to get involved in then please hit apply. You can also send me your CV directly to  or call me on for more information.

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