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 Whats 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.