Factory Manager
Taylor Higson · Uckfield, England ·
Please note we're unable to provide relocation assistance or VISA sponsorship. This is a fully site based role and candidates will need to be located within a reasonable distance of Uckfield, East Sussex. We're working with a highly successful, employee-owned food manufacturing and packaging business that is looking to appoint an exceptional Factory Manager following an internal restructure driven by continued growth.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who is as passionate about developing people as they are about delivering operational excellence. Our client isn't simply looking for someone to keep the factory running.
They want someone who can inspire their management team, recognise potential, nurture future leaders and play an instrumental role in the continued success of the business. With a strong culture, continued investment and ambitious plans for the future, this is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution will genuinely make a difference.
The Opportunity Taking overall responsibility for factory operations, you'll lead three departmental managers across Production, Operations and Engineering, overseeing a workforce that fluctuates in line with seasonal demand.
People development is absolutely central to this position. You'll inherit a management team with enormous potential, and a key part of your role will be to coach, mentor and develop these individuals, helping them grow into confident, capable leaders.
Importantly, this isn't a business expecting someone to arrive on day one and change everything. You'll be encouraged to spend your initial months understanding the operation, building relationships and immersing yourself in the culture before identifying opportunities to introduce meaningful, sustainable improvements.
It's a considered, long-term approach to leadership, and one that reflects the company's genuine commitment to its people. The Role Leading, supporting and developing the Production, Operations and Engineering management teams.
Identifying individual strengths, nurturing talent and supporting succession planning across the business. Taking ownership of factory performance, ensuring operational excellence across productivity, quality, efficiency and customer service.
Overseeing production planning, labour requirements, capacity and resource allocation. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce waste and improve manufacturing performance. Maintaining exceptional standards of health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
Working collaboratively with departmental managers to maximise equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Managing operational budgets, monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance.
Building a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture where people feel s...