Factory Manager – Food Manufacturing
Location: Hull
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Factory Manager to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Hull. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving operational performance, leading large teams, and delivering continuous improvement across a fast-paced FMCG environment.
You will play a key role in shaping departmental strategy, leading change initiatives, and delivering measurable improvements in KPIs, safety, quality, and cost.
The Role
As a senior leader within the business, you will:
* Lead, coach, and develop large operational teams to deliver departmental objectives
* Drive a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and engagement
* Deliver sustained KPI improvements across productivity, yield, and efficiency
* Lead and support change initiatives and improvement projects
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards
* Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR
* Engage confidently with high-profile customers and audits
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations (ideally food)
* A strong track record of managing large teams in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrable success in cost control, KPI delivery, and operational performance improvement
* Experience with lean manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies
* Strong understanding of processing operations and factory environments
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to problem solve in real time
* Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and customers
Qualifications
* Level 3 Health & Safety (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
* Food Safety Level 4
Leadership & Culture
This role requires a leader who can:
* Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging working environment
* Clearly communicate strategy, goals, and expectations
* Empower teams while maintaining accountability
* Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
* Develop talent and support long-term growth within the business
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £70,000
* Car allowance
* Bonus scheme
* Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business
* Long-term career progression
If you are an experienced operations leader within food manufacturing looking for your next challenge in Hull, we would love to hear from you