We are supporting a client on a business‑critical assignment to appoint an Interim Factory Manager for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a small manufacturing site through a significant period of transition, ensuring operational stability while delivering a strategic outsourcing project.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, engage, and support a small manufacturing team through a period of uncertainty
* Maintain operational performance across key metrics: Safety, Quality, Cost, and People
* Drive the successful delivery of a critical outsourcing project
* Ensure a structured and professional transition as part of the site closure process
* Provide strong, visible leadership on‑site from day one
About You
* Proven experience within a manufacturing / factory environment
* Demonstrated ability to lead small teams effectively
* Experience delivering against operational scorecards (Safety, Quality, Cost, OTIF, People)
* Comfortable managing change, transformation, or closure projects
* Resilient, pragmatic, and confident operating in uncertain environments
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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