General Manager - Manufacturing
Added 29 Sept · still live
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£90,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 1121
£55,000
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.6×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (96% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Unipart is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 Clears | £44,000 Clears | £49,500 Clears | £55,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
General Manager - Manufacturing (assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs)
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.
Coventry
Up to £90,000 plus car/car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
About The Role
Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this role carries full end-to-end accountability for building a 200+ person site from the ground up within 16 weeks. We are seeking a high-velocity, commercially sharp General Manager to lead site mobilisation, embed Unipart Way systems, drive operational delivery, and position this contract to evolve into a standalone business unit.
As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on:
Rapid Workforce Mobilisation - Lead workforce planning, talent resourcing, and onboarding to scale operations from 0 to 200+ team members within 4 months
P&L and Commercial Leadership - Take full P&L accountability, managing budgets, driving cost efficiency, optimising resource allocation, and identifying accretive growth opportunities
Operational Excellence - Oversee site Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and daily throughput across electrification assembly and injection moulding lines
Culture and The Unipart Way - Embed Unipart Way systems, continuous improvement tools, and problem-solving methodologies across all shifts, serving as a role model
Partner and Customer Engagement - Act as senior operational liaison, supporting the Manufacturing Partner Strategy, managing executive customer relationships, and delivering on key contract milestones
About You
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.
Coventry
Up to £90,000 plus car/car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
About The Role
Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this role carries full end-to-end accountability for building a 200+ person site from the ground up within 16 weeks. We are seeking a high-velocity, commercially sharp General Manager to lead site mobilisation, embed Unipart Way systems, drive operational delivery, and position this contract to evolve into a standalone business unit.
As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on:
Rapid Workforce Mobilisation - Lead workforce planning, talent resourcing, and onboarding to scale operations from 0 to 200+ team members within 4 months
P&L and Commercial Leadership - Take full P&L accountability, managing budgets, driving cost efficiency, optimising resource allocation, and identifying accretive growth opportunities
Operational Excellence - Oversee site Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and daily throughput across electrification assembly and injection moulding lines
Culture and The Unipart Way - Embed Unipart Way systems, continuous improvement tools, and problem-solving methodologies across all shifts, serving as a role model
Partner and Customer Engagement - Act as senior operational liaison, supporting the Manufacturing Partner Strategy, managing executive customer relationships, and delivering on key contract milestones
About You
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We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!
Scale-Up Leadership - Proven track record as a General Manager or Operations Director leading volume-driven manufacturing plants (100–250+ colleagues) through rapid growth or mobilisation
Technical Expertise - Experience in electrification/electromechanical assembly, injection moulding, or complex automotive/industrial operations
Lean Mastery - Deep understanding of continuous improvement tools (The Unipart Way, Lean, Six Sigma) and employee engagement systems
Commercial Acumen - Strong background in full P&L ownership, customer relationship management, and driving strategic execution
Qualifications - Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or business discipline; Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable
About Unipart
We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
You may have experience in the following: Operations Director, Plant Manager, Site Director, Manufacturing Director, He
Scale-Up Leadership - Proven track record as a General Manager or Operations Director leading volume-driven manufacturing plants (100–250+ colleagues) through rapid growth or mobilisation
Technical Expertise - Experience in electrification/electromechanical assembly, injection moulding, or complex automotive/industrial operations
Lean Mastery - Deep understanding of continuous improvement tools (The Unipart Way, Lean, Six Sigma) and employee engagement systems
Commercial Acumen - Strong background in full P&L ownership, customer relationship management, and driving strategic execution
Qualifications - Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or business discipline; Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable
About Unipart
We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
You may have experience in the following: Operations Director, Plant Manager, Site Director, Manufacturing Director, He
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sampleSOC 1121
- Offer £90,000
- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
Even the bottom of this range, £90,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Unipart pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Unipart holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.