Factory Manager
Food Manufacturing
North Lincolnshire
Salary: £55,000
This is a proper hands-on leadership role, not a sit-back-and-observe position. If youre the kind of Factory Manager who lives on the shop floor, drives standards, and isnt afraid to challenge people to get better every day, this will suit you down to the ground.
Youll be taking full responsibility for a food manufacturing site, leading production, engineering, and hygiene teams to deliver consistently high standards across safety, quality, and output.
What youll be doing:
Leading day-to-day factory operations across production, engineering, and hygiene
Driving performance against KPIs including OEE, waste, downtime, and labour efficiency
Embedding a strong food safety and quality culture (HACCP, BRC, GMP)
Managing and developing team -raising the bar on accountability
Working closely with technical and planning teams to ensure smooth, efficient production
Identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Taking ownership of budgets, staffing, and overall operational performance
What theyre looking for:
Proven experience as a Factory Manager / Production Manager within food manufacturing
Strong understanding of food safety standards (BRC, HACCP, GMP)
A leader who can challenge, influence, and improve performance not just maintain it
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage costs and efficiencies
Someone who is visible, proactive, and comfortable making decisions under pressure
Whats in it for you:
£55,000 salary
Real autonomy to shape and improve the operation
A business that wants to move forward not stand still
Opportunity to make a genuine impact and be recognised for it
If you want ownership, accountability, and the chance to properly put your stamp on a site, get in touch with Empower Talent.
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