Factory Manager Up to £48,000 per annum, permanent position based in Gillingham, Kent. Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, Employee welfare scheme, parental leave. Days role working 7am to 5pm Mon to Thurs & 7am to 12 noon on Friday. Our client are a small to medium size business, who offer niche and innovative products to a global engineering market and are currently recruiting for a Factory Manager / Production Manager to join them. Reporting to the MD, you will be a key member of the leadership team and will be responsible for managing the day to day running of the factory and production processes. Duties and responsibilities: Organising and managing around 60 staff including toolroom, maintenance, quality, production and warehousing, as well as managing agency staff. Developing and supporting staff including responsibility for apprentices. Update and implement ISO9001, 14001 and industry specific quality management systems and standards - as well as conducting internal and external audits. Analysis of daily operational data to ensure short and long term KPI's are being met. Managing stock control, movement of goods and general housekeeping. Write and implement work instructions and/or SOPs across all areas of operation. Direct involvement in manufacturing issues and troubleshooting. Responsible for end product compliance and personal development of shop floor personnel. Directly involved in quality management systems and audits To drive a culture of excellence. Experience and qualifications of the Factory Manager will include: Background working in a similar role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment Good man management skills and able to lead multidisciplinary teams. Ability to improve manufacturing processes using techniques such as Lean or Kaizen. Track record managing stock levels through efficient planning and stock control. Knowledge and experience managing an ERP system. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a hands on capacity and have a flexible approach to their working hours. In return the successful Production Manager / Factory Manager will be joining a renowned and successful engineering company as they go through a sustained period of growth. Factory Manager £50-£55,000 per annum Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, employee welfare benefits, parental leave Days role (must be flexible) Permanent role Gillingham, Kent Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.