Factory Manager

Impact Recruitment are partnered with a well-respected and established manufacturing business located in Northampton to recruit for a Factory Manager. The purpose of this role will be to lead site operations and oversee a skilled workforce, this is a role centred around people management.

This role is focused on the team around you and people management. The successful applicant will be responsible for driving a positive working environment, developing team capability, and ensuring efficient day-to-day production processes. The position offers genuine scope for progression within a supportive organisation.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (Flexibility on hours)

Location: Northampton

Pay: 40,000 - 60,000 (Depending on managerial experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the workforce to achieve operational targets
• Promote a positive and collaborative culture focused on engagement and accountability
• Oversee daily production activities and ensure smooth workflow across departments
• Manage staffing levels, planning, and resource allocation
• Monitor performance and implement improvements to productivity and efficiency
• Support training and development to build team capability
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained across the site
• Work closely with senior leadership to support operational strategy
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across people and processes

About You

• Proven experience in a people management or supervisory role within manufacturing, production, or a transferable environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to engage teams at all levels
• Experience managing processes and improving operational performance
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused mindset
• Comfortable working on-site in Northampton

What's on Offer

• Permanent, on-site opportunity
• Flexible salary dependent on experience and capability
• Strong emphasis on leadership development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to shape team culture and drive improvements
• Long-term career growth within a stable business

If you are a people-focused leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your career, we would welcome your application. Impact are working on behalf of a client as a Recruitment Business.