Jay McDermott
General Manager @Premier Foods
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WORK HISTORY
General Manager @Premier Foods
Moreton, GB
Oversee all aspects of site management, including P&L, safety, operations, and engineering. • Implemented a robust continuous improvement program to enhance operational efficiency. • Managed supply chain and warehousing activities to optimize resource allocation and service delivery. • focussed commercial activities to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
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ABOUT JAY MCDERMOTT
Manufacturing Executive | Commercially Driven Leader | £m+ Cost Savings & Profitability Gains Across Complex OperationsI’m a commercially driven and highly experienced General Manager with over 30 years in manufacturing, spanning FMCG and Nuclear Fuel industries. My career has taken me through a diverse range of sectors—from dry powder and chemical processes to precision and heavy engineering, radiological environments, and food manufacturing including frozen, ambient, PH-controlled, meat processing, baking, and canning.I’ve held senior leadership roles across single and multi-site operations in both unionised and non-unionised environments, consistently delivering operational excellence and transformational change. My expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt), and World Class Manufacturing has underpinned over 25 years of success in driving continuous improvement, culture change, and strategy deployment.I’m passionate about building safer, more engaged, and high-performing workplaces. I’ve embedded Lean thinking and Behavioural Safety principles to foster a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.I lead with authenticity—setting a clear vision, aligning and coaching teams, and living by the values of honesty, integrity, and leading by example. My focus is always on delivering results that matter: safer operations, stronger engagement, and improved performance that drives bottom-line impact.
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