Factory Manager

Your new company
You will be joining an established food manufacturing operation based in the North Coast area, supplying high-quality products into demanding markets across retail and wholesale. The business operates as part of a wider group structure, providing the stability, resources and governance of a larger organisation while retaining the agility and close knit culture of a standalone site. Recent years have seen continued investment in operations, leadership and process improvement, underpinned by a strong focus on food safety, compliance and long-term sustainability.

Your new role
As Factory Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading the day-to-day operations of a high-volume processing facility, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production while driving continuous improvement across people, performance and cost control. You will initially report into the Head of Fresh Produce and work closely with senior stakeholders across operations, technical and commercial functions. This is a highly visible leadership role, with clear succession planned. You will play a key role in developing the site's leadership capability, embedding a strong safety and quality culture, and delivering operational KPIs across yield, efficiency, engagement and compliance.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring significant operational leadership experience from within food manufacturing, with a strong grasp of food safety, hygiene and regulatory standards. You will be a hands-on, credible leader who can motivate large teams, make confident decisions under pressure and balance commercial discipline with people development. Experience of driving efficiencies, managing site budgets, improving yields and leading change in a fast-paced environment will be essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with auditors, customers and senior management.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a business with genuine momentum, where senior leadership is visible, supportive and invested in developing future leaders. You will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the site, influence decision-making and progress with a defined succession plan. The role offers a competitive senior management package, including a performance-related bonus aligned to achievable KPIs, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

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