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This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and proactive Factory Operations Manager to join a successful and expanding manufacturing business, taking ownership of production performance, and playing a vital role in ongoing improvement initiatives.

Job Role Overview

The Factory Operations Manager will play a key role in leading the production facility over 2 sites, ensuring that manufacturing operations run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards and meeting customer requirements. This position is integral to supporting business growth, delivering on production targets, and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

The successful Factory Operations Manager will be expected to have:

· Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Works/Factory Manager, or similar role within a manufacturing environment. ideally within the packing/timber industry.

· Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and health & safety compliance

· Commercial awareness with experience in cost management and budgeting

· Strong analytical ability to assess data, implement improvements, and drive efficiency

· Strong Leadership and communication skills

Duties to include but not limited to:

· Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations including production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimisation for both our Commercial and MoD department sectors.

· Ensure output meets customer demand, quality standards, and delivery deadlines.

· Effective liaison with Directors and department heads to maximise productivity priorities.

· Support the development of and monitor KPIs relating to productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost control

· Implement and maintain health & safety practices in line with legal and company requirements

· Lead, motivate, and manage production teams, managers, supervisors, and support staff

· Recruit, train, and develop employees to enhance skills and overall performance

· Conduct regular team briefings and performance reviews

· Oversee and enforce quality control procedures to ensure products meet customer specifications

· Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, reducing downtime and waste

· Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across all processes

· Work with the Directors and Group Accountant to manage operational budgets for production and staffing

· Work with the HR Manager/Director to implement HR policies and practices

· Provide regular reports on performance, efficiency, and costs to the Directors/Board

· Contribute to company growth initiatives, new product launches, and capacity planning

· Act as part of the senior management team, supporting the Directors with strategic business decisions

Leadership Behaviours

· Acts Strategically

· Leads people

· Drives innovation

· Leads Change

· Collaborates and Influences

· Drives results

Desirable experience

· Project Management of contracts for, Oil, Gas, Energy, Automotive, Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Space

· Packing/timber industry.

Reporting to the Directors:

Hours of work: Monday- 08:00-16:30, Tuesday to Thursday 07:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00 - 13:00pm

We offer a competitive, experience-based compensation package. Salary can be discussed confidentially with candidates applying, via calling our HR Manager 0121 521 0177.