Factory Manager

Job Description

Factory Manager Norfolk Commutable from - Norwich, Snetterton, Wymondham, Swaffham, Eye, Thetford, Bury St. Edmunds£60,000 - £70,000Our client is a leading livestock processing, production & packaging manufacturer, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading UK standards.Due to continued growth they are looking for an experienced Factory Manager to come onboard and lead all factory, process, production & packaging operations.Role & Responsibilities:*Will be responsible for the smooth running of all the factory / site operation*Reporting to and working closely daily with the Managing Director*Ensure that the flow of production is maximised, to high quality standards & processes*Be a part of the senior management team, deliver on strategic projects and drive business growth*Implement strategic plans to develop new processes & procedures*Flexible to working hours - be available to work across additional hours to support the business at peak times of the year, sometimes across different shift patterns.*Ensure production is cost effective, on time, of quality and to the highest standards*Identify areas of training & employee development needs*Monitor product standards & implement quality control programmes*Make sure that the factory is managed effectively, efficiently & meeting targets/KPis*Manage all site health & safety, food hygiene standards & quality controlKnowledge, Skills & Experience:*Must have proven experience of working in poultry manufacturing*Previously have worked in senior management / general or factory management levels *A result driven person that is all about overachieving and hitting milestones*Must be a flexible character to working hours - be available during busy peak periods, sometimes working outside of the normal day hours with some weekends*Operational & commercial awareness of supplying into major supermarket customers*Strong leadership skills & character*Good interpersonal and communication skills*Happy to take direct instruction day-to-day from an MD and implement throughout the operation*Proven results experience with KPis, developing teams & overall operational excellence*Able bring in new ideas and work well under pressure*Must be reliable, tolerant and have a determined nature*Have relevant Health & Safety (NEBOSH), Food Hygiene Standards qualifications/certificatesShifts & Benefits Package:*Salary:- £60,000 - £70,000*Benefits:- Private Pension, Life Assurance, 20 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays Job Reference No: CG18160 / 611MSuitable candidates should apply immediately by calling our Managing Consultant for this vacancy - Chris Gumm on or by sending your CV directly to him at We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the South West & South East of England. If you are looking for work in this area, we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants. Required skills

Continuous Improvement

Food Manufacturing

Food Processing

Food Quality

General Manager

Poultry

Team Management

Operations Manager

Health & Safety

Factory Manager

Food Production

Abattoir

Slaughterhouse

Meat Production

Head Of Operations

Keyskills :
Continuous Improvement Food Manufacturing Food Processing Food Quality General Manager Poultry Team Management Operations Manager Health Safety Facty Manager Food Production Abattoir Slaughterhouse Meat Production Head Of Ope