Factory Manager

FACTORY MANAGER

Job Title – Factory Manager
Location – Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire 
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Shift: Monday to Friday (07:00 – 16:00)

Job Role of the Factory Manager

A brilliant opportunity has become available for an energetic, hands-on Factory Manager to take ownership of production operations within a growing food manufacturer. This role would suit a strong Production Manager / Operations Manager looking to step up—this is not a spectator position and requires a real “lead from the front” mindset.

As the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing performance and ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently, and fully compliant with food safety and quality standards. You will manage operational KPIs such as efficiency, waste, labour utilisation and downtime, reacting quickly to resolve any deviation, while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the factory.

Sector – Food Manufacturing / Production

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Factory Manager

• Proven experience as a Production Manager / Operations Manager / Factory Manager (or similar) within a manufacturing environment

Requirements for the Factory Manager

• Ability to lead and develop production/operations teams (training, engagement, retention)
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready standards at all times
• Strong operational planning ability, working closely with planning, engineering, procurement and logistics
• Continuous improvement mindset (lean / CI projects, waste reduction, efficiency gains)
• Comfortable supporting NPD trials and process implementation on the factory floor

The Factory Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a growing business with a strong operational focus
• Benefits package including auto-enrolment pension, life assurance, overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A key leadership role with genuine influence over standards, performance, and culture

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.

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