General Manager - Storpla

We're looking for an experienced General Manager to head up our Storplan site.

Reporting to the Production Director, our General Manager role is central to ensuring the production output at our Storplan site performs efficiently.

You'll bring a positive attitude and a desire to work closely with the wider team to meet deadlines and output targets.

About Storplan - Part of Thurston Group

Storplan is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of retail and industrial mezzanine floors, racking, shelving, cantilever racking, security cages, partitioning and bespoke fabrications - all tailored to meet specific client needs.

Acquired by Thurston Group in 2025, Storplan operates as a specialist business within the Group, complementing Thurston's modular building capabilities and expanding our offer to customers across key commercial and industrial sectors.

The General Manager will hold full P&L responsibility and be accountable for delivering operational performance across production, planning, commercial output, and team leadership. The role will report directly into the senior leadership team at Thurston Group and is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, lean thinking, and operational excellence across the business.

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations at the Storplan facility
• Ensure output targets and delivery schedules are consistently achieved
• Deliver strong financial performance through cost control and efficient resource planning
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee health & safety compliance and promote a positive safety culture
• Drive commercial growth by enhancing customer satisfaction, delivery quality, and service standards
• Develop and lead a high-performing operations team with clear performance expectations
• Manage capital projects, equipment investments, and factory layout improvements
• Work closely with the wider Thurston Group leadership team to ensure alignment with group strategy

KPI's:

• Production Output:Meet or exceed weekly/monthly output targets
• On-Time Delivery:Achieve >95% delivery performance against customer commitments
• Labour Efficiency:Improve productivity per operative and reduce unplanned overtime
• Right First Time (Quality):Maintain or exceed 98% first-time pass rate
• Health & Safety:Zero lost time incidents and high compliance audit scores
• Financial Performance:Deliver against site-level P&L, with clear cost-to-output ratios
• Staff Engagement & Retention:Reduce turnover and absenteeism; improve engagement metrics
• WIP & Inventory Control:Reduce aged WIP and improve stock accuracy

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a General Manager or senior operational leadership role within manufacturing (steel fabrication or related sector preferred)
• Strong understanding of production processes, lean methodologies, and workflow optimisation

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering against KPIs
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, cost control, and P&L
• Hands-on leadership style with a clear ability to inspire, engage, and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving capability and a bias for action
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills

Role location - York
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.