1,708 Factory Manager jobs in the United Kingdom
Factory Operations Manager
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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
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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
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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.
Factory Operations Manager
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Manufacturing Operations Analyst
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a **Manufacturing Operations Analyst** to lead the development and implementation of strategies, which will be intrinsic to the planned people ramp-up & support future production rates at the Boeing Sheffield Fabrication site.
The Manufacturing Operations Analyst will analyze and interpret data. Provide feedback on assessment results, working with organizations to develop strategies, plans and metrics to accomplish company initiatives using Lean methodologies (or other applicable tools and processes). The role will operate at the appropriate level in the organization to implement strategies and plans, working under general direction of the site manager.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead hiring for production and support roles, screen applicants, co-ordinate interviews and lead employee hiring and onboarding meetings.
+ Develop and maintain staffing plans and shift schedules to meet production goals and minimize overtime and downtime.
+ Design, deliver, and maintain orientation and onboarding programs for new hires (safety, SOPs, quality, equipment, company culture).
+ Create, manage, and update training curricula, competency checklists, and certification/tracking systems for operators and technicians.
+ Partner with department managers and supervisors to identify skill gaps, succession needs, and training priorities.
+ Use production data to forecast labor needs, model staffing scenarios, and recommend process or staffing changes.
+ Track and report key workforce metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, training completion, competency pass rates, absenteeism).
+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives around operator productivity, standard work, and training effectiveness (e.g., reduce onboarding time, increase First Time Quality).
+ Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements in all staffing and training materials.
**Required Experience/Qualifications:**
+ 3+ years' experience in manufacturing operations, workforce planning, training development/delivery, or a related role.
+ Demonstrated experience in recruiting, onboarding, and training production staff.
+ Strong analytical skills with experience using production and HR data to guide decisions.
+ Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Proficient with Microsoft applications
**Preferred Experience/Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of safety (OSHA) and quality (ISO/AS9100 or similar) requirements in manufacturing environments.
+ Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, or continuous improvement methodologies.
+ Experience in Aerospace industry
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Oct. 31, 2025**
**Export Control Requirements:** This is not an Export Control position.
**Relocation**
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
**Visa Sponsorship**
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
**Shift**
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Manufacturing Operations Manager
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Manufacturing Operations Lead
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Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing operations management, with extensive experience in process optimization and team leadership. A strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and quality management systems is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills are required. Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is highly desirable. You must be adept at managing complex operations remotely and driving measurable improvements in productivity and efficiency, supporting our client's manufacturing facilities, including those in **Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK**.