Factory Manager - Food Manufacturing

Midas; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Telford is seeking an experienced Factory/Operations Manager to lead production, drive improvements in efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers the chance to take ownership of operations in a growing business.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Company pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Factory/Operations Manager role within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in high-risk food production, bakery experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily factory operations and ensuring production targets are met.
• Driving quality and food safety, ensuring compliance with BRC standards.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

IOSH Safety Certificate

HACCP/Advanced Food Hygiene

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ROLE: Factory/Operations Manager

SALARY: Competitive, DOE

LOCATION: Telford

THE COMPANY:

We are working with a leading food manufacturer in Telford, seeking an experienced Factory/Operations Manager to lead their production team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business, take full ownership of the factory's operations, and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and performance.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• 32 days annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Career development opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in factory or operations management within an FMCG manufacturing setting, with high-risk food production experience. You will be a hands-on leader, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while motivating your team to excel.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Overseeing daily factory operations, ensuring production targets are met.
• Driving quality and food safety, ensuring compliance with BRC and industry standards.
• Managing health & safety, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team, supporting training and development.
• Working with the Supply Chain team to ensure smooth and efficient production.
• Monitoring and improving factory performance metrics, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Working on continuous improvement projects to enhance factory operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years in a Factory/Operations Manager role within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in high-risk food production (bakery experience desirable).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• IOSH Safety Certificate & HACCP/Advanced Food Hygiene qualifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.

Immediate interviews are available, so please apply today if you are interested!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Baked Goods Manufacturing

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