Factory Manager

The Role * Operating a clean, tidy, audit ready, well maintained, efficient, safe, profitable and happy factory. * Ensuring internal and external site standards achieve the highest level at all times. * Together with the production manager drive production with food safety and best practice uppermost in mind, consistently seeking operational excellence and efficiency. * Strategize, plan and manage daily and weekly schedules with the production manager. * Pursuing improvements in every aspect with and for all staff. Monitor production output, yields, and KPIs. * Tracking performance targets. * Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, Health & Safety, COSHH, and allergen controls. * Liaise with supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations. * Support new product launches. * Taking part in Quality Culture events. * This is a full time on site role which demands full commitment. The candidate must be available out of hours. * The successful applicant will be the ‘go to’ person on site. Requirements * The successful candidate will understand how to and what it is to thrive. * The successful candidate with be able to scale production and integrate solutions. * Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills are essential. * Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. * Food manufacturing experience essential. * An analytical mindset with a track record of improving production KPIs and implementing efficiency. Confident using Excel. * HACCP Level 3 required. Additional IOSH/ food safety qualifications advantageous. * Experience in food factory management and LEAN manufacturing. * Experience of people management across all staff levels in all areas. * Scheduling building works and machinery installations. * Taking part in stock takes and reconciliation with a view to constant improvement. * Educational qualifications are an advantage as indeed is a strong entrepreneurial bent. Benefits * 52 long weekends a year. The factory works a 4 day week 10 ½ hour days with overtime and maintenance on Fridays. * Additional 28 days statutory holidays. Monthly bonus payment linked to the overall profitability of the factory