Factory Manager

A leading food manufacturer based in Norfolk is seeking to appoint an experienced and driven Factory Manager to take full operational responsibility for a complex, high-volume production site. This is a key leadership role within the business, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across performance, people and process.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful Factory Manager will oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, efficiency and team engagement are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large workforce across multiple departments within a complex manufacturing site

• Take full accountability for site performance, including production, quality, safety and cost control

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and quality standards, particularly within high care and high risk environments

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity, efficiency and waste reduction

• Work cross-functionally with technical, engineering, supply chain and commercial teams

• Develop and mentor senior leadership teams, including Production and Shift Managers

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, GMP and audit requirements

About You

• Proven experience working as a Factory Manager within food manufacturing

• Strong background managing large teams in complex, high-volume production environments

• Demonstrable experience within high care and high risk food production

• A strategic yet hands-on leader who can drive both performance and culture

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and operational costs

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Factory Manager to join a growing business and take ownership of a critical manufacturing site.

If you are an experienced Factory Manager who thrives in a challenging, complex environment and is ready to lead from the front, we would be keen to speak with you.