1,708 Factory Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Factory Technical Manager

East Yorkshire

£55,000 - £60,000

Food Manufacturing

You know that feeling when you walk into a factory and instantly spot three things that aren’t up to spec and your brain’s already fixing them before you’ve even signed in?

This is what we’re looking for.

This business wants someone who doesn’t just “manage technical.” They want someone who owns it. Someone who gets that compliance isn’t paperwork, it’s the backbone of quality.

You’ll be the go-to on everything technical in this busy factory. That means leading the quality team, upskilling, driving performance and steering audits from panic mode to “no problem.”

You’ll also be the person who helps everyone else get better at what they do. Production, Engineering, Warehouse - they’ll all look to you for what “good” really looks like.

This isn’t a clipboard role. You’ll be hands-on, knee-deep in improvement projects, spotting the things others miss, and fixing what slows people down. You’ll get stuck into factory trials, complaints, and continuous improvement. Basically, the stuff that actually moves the needle.

What you’ll need:

• Solid experience in food manufacturing as a Technical Manager.
• A proper handle on retailer standards (M&S, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s).
• Experience in leading audits.
• A calm approach to dealing with problems.

In return, you’ll get a role where your ideas matter, your standards count, and your work actually improves things - not just ticks boxes.

Sound like the sort of place you’d make a difference? Then let’s have a chat.

If it’s almost right but not quite - still get in touch. If you’re good, they’ll want to know you.

Factory Technical Manager

Food Manufacturing

Hull

£65,000

There’s a huge site in East Yorkshire – it runs well, has plenty of opportunity, but is missing someone like you.

They’ve realised there’s a gap between the day-to-day factory stuff and the bigger, group-level work their Site Technical Lead should be doing. That’s where you come in.

This is a new role. Not a backfill, not a reshuffle - brand new. Your job is to keep the site running smoothly, lead the quality teams, and free up the Site Technical Lead to take on more strategic work.

In other words, you’ll be the number two - but in a site that’s one of the biggest and best in the UK, that’s not a small job.

It’s also a clear path to succession. You’ll deputise, learn, and when the time comes, be ready to step up.

It’s a factory-facing role - mostly about people, process, and quality. You’ll spend time with your quality management teams, but also with major retail and B2B customers, so you’ll need to know your way around both.

You’ll probably already be a Senior QA Manager or Technical Manager in food manufacturing. You’ll know retail own label, have led big quality teams, and have a track record of developing people - not just managing them.

It’s not an easy gig and not a product type for everyone. Big site, lots of moving parts, plenty of personalities. But if you want a role that stretches you, develops you, and sets you up for that next step - this is it.

If that sounds like your kind of challenge, let’s have a confidential chat.

Apply below.

Alexander Steele is working in partnership with a leading branded food manufacturing business. The organisation are now looking to appoint a new Factory Operations Manager to join them on their next stage of growth.

The Factory Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all operational aspects of the business. This position requires a ‘hands on’ leader with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. The Factory Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production processes, effective supply chain management, and exceptional customer service delivery.

On Offer

• £75,000 - £80,000 annual salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Further career progression opportunities.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in production / operations management within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of effectively leading teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Interest in joining a high growth, dynamic business.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Richard at Alexander Steele Recruitment.

Factory Technical Manager

East Yorkshire

£55,000 - £60,000

Food Manufacturing

You know that feeling when you walk into a factory and instantly spot three things that aren’t up to spec and your brain’s already fixing them before you’ve even signed in?

This is what we’re looking for.

This business wants someone who doesn’t just “manage technical.” They want someone who owns it. Someone who gets that compliance isn’t paperwork, it’s the backbone of quality.

You’ll be the go-to on everything technical in this busy factory. That means leading the quality team, upskilling, driving performance and steering audits from panic mode to “no problem.”

You’ll also be the person who helps everyone else get better at what they do. Production, Engineering, Warehouse - they’ll all look to you for what “good” really looks like.

This isn’t a clipboard role. You’ll be hands-on, knee-deep in improvement projects, spotting the things others miss, and fixing what slows people down. You’ll get stuck into factory trials, complaints, and continuous improvement. Basically, the stuff that actually moves the needle.

What you’ll need:

• Solid experience in food manufacturing as a Technical Manager.
• A proper handle on retailer standards (M&S, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s).
• Experience in leading audits.
• A calm approach to dealing with problems.

In return, you’ll get a role where your ideas matter, your standards count, and your work actually improves things - not just ticks boxes.

Sound like the sort of place you’d make a difference? Then let’s have a chat.

If it’s almost right but not quite - still get in touch. If you’re good, they’ll want to know you.

Factory Technical Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £58,000 per annum DOE

LOCATION OF ROLE: Bedfordshire

HOURS: 8am- 5pm, Sunday- Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday work days

Our client produces a range of award-winning, high quality authentic breads and morning goods. It has bakeries situated in Bedfordshire and Nashik (India) employing 1,000 employees. It supplies branded and own label products to supermarkets, QSR's, Food manufacturers and other food service establishments.

ROLE SUMMARY :

Our client is seeking a self-motivated, organised, resourceful, and hands-on Technical Manager for their day shift.

You will be the main technical contact based inside one of their four factories, assisted by a team of QA and QC staff. Responsible for managing all aspects of Quality, Food Safety & Legality on site, including factory standards ensuring they are compliant with our customers & 3rd party standards.

You will also drive continuously for improvement in site standards by advising site Operations and Engineering teams in technical matters, identify issues, problem solve and ensure root cause is identified and corrective and preventative actions are taken.

REPORTING AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS :

The role reports to the Senior Technical Manager with other key contacts being

Technical Director
Technical Services Manager


PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for maintaining factory standards through auditing.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies and procedures that form the Quality Management System to ensure the business fulfils its requirements and the requirements of our customers & 3rd party standards.
• Ensuring that procedures designed to maintain product quality, safety and legality are followed by all staff.
• Assist in the smooth implementation of changes and product launches.
• Lead and fully understand the site HACCP and be involved in the evaluation of risk and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product, or raw material. To ensure that the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained, and achieved.
• Proactively determine areas where improvement is necessary and assist in ensuring that non - conformance's are addressed.
• Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with our clients Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

* Previous experience within a similar Technical Management role in food manufacturing or food retailer.
* Previous responsibility for hygiene and pest control.
* Extensive practical experience of HACCP.
* Understanding of external standards including BRC, IFS & retailers code of practice.
* Knowledge of food legislation.
* A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
* High attention to detail.
* A team player.
* Systematic problem solving.
* Influencing and challenging skills.
* Computer Literate in all Microsoft packages.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).


DESIRABLE:

* Relevant qualification in Food Science.
* Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing (Level 3 or above).
* Award in HACCP in Food Manufacturing (Level 4).
* Knowledge of bakery products

Additional Information:

Our client is open to considering candidates who require sponsorship.

Factory Technical Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £58,000 per annum DOE

LOCATION OF ROLE: Bedfordshire

HOURS: 8am- 5pm, Sunday- Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday work days

Our client produces a range of award-winning, high quality authentic breads and morning goods. It has bakeries situated in Bedfordshire and Nashik (India) employing 1,000 employees. It supplies branded and own label products to supermarkets, QSR's, Food manufacturers and other food service establishments.

ROLE SUMMARY :

Our client is seeking a self-motivated, organised, resourceful, and hands-on Technical Manager for their day shift.

You will be the main technical contact based inside one of their four factories, assisted by a team of QA and QC staff. Responsible for managing all aspects of Quality, Food Safety & Legality on site, including factory standards ensuring they are compliant with our customers & 3rd party standards.

You will also drive continuously for improvement in site standards by advising site Operations and Engineering teams in technical matters, identify issues, problem solve and ensure root cause is identified and corrective and preventative actions are taken.

REPORTING AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS :

The role reports to the Senior Technical Manager with other key contacts being

Technical Director
Technical Services Manager


PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for maintaining factory standards through auditing.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies and procedures that form the Quality Management System to ensure the business fulfils its requirements and the requirements of our customers & 3rd party standards.
• Ensuring that procedures designed to maintain product quality, safety and legality are followed by all staff.
• Assist in the smooth implementation of changes and product launches.
• Lead and fully understand the site HACCP and be involved in the evaluation of risk and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product, or raw material. To ensure that the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained, and achieved.
• Proactively determine areas where improvement is necessary and assist in ensuring that non - conformance's are addressed.
• Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with our clients Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

* Previous experience within a similar Technical Management role in food manufacturing or food retailer.
* Previous responsibility for hygiene and pest control.
* Extensive practical experience of HACCP.
* Understanding of external standards including BRC, IFS & retailers code of practice.
* Knowledge of food legislation.
* A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
* High attention to detail.
* A team player.
* Systematic problem solving.
* Influencing and challenging skills.
* Computer Literate in all Microsoft packages.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).


DESIRABLE:

* Relevant qualification in Food Science.
* Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing (Level 3 or above).
* Award in HACCP in Food Manufacturing (Level 4).
* Knowledge of bakery products

Additional Information:

Our client is open to considering candidates who require sponsorship.

• Lead and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet demand forecasts and delivery deadlines.
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials and manage inventory levels to support production needs.
• Implement and promote Lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen) to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Ensure adherence to strict quality control standards throughout the production process.
• Manage and develop a team of production staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Monitor production output, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the manufacturing environment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Contribute to the development of new product lines and process innovations.