Job Title: Factory Manager
Location: Glasgow
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: £85,000
Overview
I am seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead daily operations for a food manufacturing business. The company has four UK sites and are looking to expand with a 5th in the next couple of years. Primary responsibility is to ensure efficient production and high quality output.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee all factory operations to meet production, quality and delivery targets
* Plan and schedule daily/weekly workloads and monitor KPI performance
* Drive continuous improvement, efficiency gains and waste reduction
* Manage and develop the production team, ensuring clear communication and accountability
* Oversee stock control, raw materials usage and inventory accuracy
* Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
* Maintain factory equipment and support audit readiness
* Control production costs and report operational performance to senior management
About You
* Proven experience as a Production Manager or Factory Manager in food/drink manufacturing or FMCG
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams
* Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP and manufacturing processes
* Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator with good planning and organisational ability
* Experience with ERP / stock systems preferred
This is an incredible opportunity to lead a high-performing production operation within a well-established, growing food manufacturing business.
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