General Manager - Sealants & Adhesives - Adecco : Job Details

General Manager - Sealants & AdhesivesLocation: Plymouth, England (with minimal travel)Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £55,000 - £75,000+ per annum (open to salaries)

A leading manufacturing group is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee its Sealants & Adhesives operations across three sites in the UK, Ireland, and Israel. Based in Plymouth, this senior leadership role will manage a team of 110+ and a cost base exceeding £50M, delivering excellence in production, engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement.

• Lead operational performance across multiple sites, delivering on financial, safety, quality, and customer service targets

• Drive site expansion, new product industrialisation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure regulatory compliance (including ISO 13485) and GMP standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Quality, R&D, NPD, and Regulatory Affairs

• Develop operational strategy and lead cultural transformation across sites

• Manage S&OP processes and key resource planning

• Coach and develop management teams to foster high performance

• Proven leadership in complex, regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong background in operational strategy, project management, and continuous improvement

• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills

• Degree-level education or equivalent with substantial relevant experience

To apply, please send your CV to with "General Manager" in the subject line.