Senior Factory Manager — Lean Ops & Quality Leader

The Curve Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Performance-based bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations, ensure quality standards, and drive process improvement in a secure environment. This role requires proven management of high-value assembly processes and a track record of developing skilled teams. Responsibilities include leadership of factory operations, compliance with health and safety legislation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have strong technical knowledge and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in factory or manufacturing management.
• Proven experience managing high-value, complex assembly operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain operations.
• A track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of factory operations.
• Ensure production plans and schedules are delivered safely and on time.
• Maintain and enforce robust quality assurance standards.
• Drive process improvement through lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Manage factory budgets and cost control.
• Lead and develop a skilled workforce.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics for delivery.

Skills

Factory or manufacturing management

Managing complex assembly operations

Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes

Quality control

Supply chain operations

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations, ensure quality standards, and drive process improvement in a secure environment. This role requires proven management of high-value assembly processes and a track record of developing skilled teams. Responsibilities include leadership of factory operations, compliance with health and safety legislation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have strong technical knowledge and decision-making skills.