Factory Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Premier Work Support; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality and productivity on site. You will oversee day-to-day production, develop teams and manage budgets while delivering continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, SHEQ expertise and the ability to work rotating day and night shifts to meet production targets and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' manufacturing or production management experience.
• NEBOSH qualification with strong SHEQ knowledge.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Budget management, cost control and workforce planning experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel and data analysis.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Manage daily production operations to achieve targets, quality standards and customer service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, plant efficiency, reliability and manufacturing costs.
• Lead, motivate and develop production teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, training and performance management.
• Manage production budgets, labour costs, overtime and operational expenditure.
• Ensure effective production planning and availability of raw materials.
• Maintain accurate stock control, production reporting and production-to-yard handovers.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, plant maintenance and operational readiness.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to improve overall business performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

IT skills (Excel)

Driving licence

Deliver results

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Business/Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Premier Work Support is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality and productivity on site. You will oversee day-to-day production, develop teams and manage budgets while delivering continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, SHEQ expertise and the ability to work rotating day and night shifts to meet production targets and customer expectations.