Looking for a Monday to Friday role where you can truly lead and make an impact? Look no further! This is your opportunity to take control, drive performance, and make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking engineering business. A well-established and respected engineering company based in Grantham is looking for a Factory Manager to oversee and drive the performance of its busy manufacturing facility. As the Factory Manager this is your chance to shape the future of a modern, forward-thinking operation – and to do it your way. Why apply? What’s in it for you? * Make a real impact – You’ll have full responsibility for planning, improving and overseeing all production activity. * Lead and inspire – Manage and develop a team of skilled engineers, welders, and fabricators. * Drive innovation – Introduce smarter ways of working, reduce waste, and raise quality standards. * Work with cutting-edge equipment – Enjoy access to state-of-the-art laser cutters, CNC press brakes, robotic welding and more. * Career security – Join a stable company with decades of success and a strong order book. Your role will include: * Running the day-to-day production across laser cutting, fabrication, welding, machining, painting and more. * Creating efficient production plans to meet deadlines and customer requirements. * Managing workflow, resources, staffing and machinery to boost productivity and reduce downtime. * Maintaining the highest levels of quality control and ensuring all work meets exacting standards. * Motivating and mentoring a team of experienced production staff. * Championing health and safety across the shop floor. * Using data to measure performance, identify problems and lead continuous improvement initiatives. * Collaborating closely with internal teams like procurement, design and sales to deliver outstanding results. What you’ll bring to the role: * At least 5 years’ experience in a senior manufacturing or factory management position. * A solid background in metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, or similar disciplines. * Proven success in improving processes and performance (Lean, Six Sigma or similar a big plus). * A natural leader with strong communication and team management skills. * Confident using production planning tools and working with data to make decisions. * Passionate about quality, safety and innovation. * A relevant qualification in engineering or manufacturing (or equivalent experience). Nice to have (but not essential): * Experience with robotic welding systems, CNC machines or similar specialist equipment. * Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems. Apply Now