Factory Manager

  • Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Mar 30, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Factory Manager role based in Cheshire. Working for a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing company.

Client Details

Our company is a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing company based in Cheshire

Description

To support the Board and Senior Management Team in achieving continued annual growth in product delivery by implementing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and strengthening manufacturing capability with the operations team. This will ensure the delivery of high-quality products that meet customer specifications within the prescribed lead times and consistently fulfil our customers' needs.

The role will be responsible for making autonomous operational decisions to meet the company's growing production targets, ensuring that daily and weekly operational objectives are achieved to an exceptional standard. The role reports directly to the Senior Management Team and is accountable for delivering performance against the key operational metrics of People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

The business currently planning considerable expansion over the next few year and this is a pivotal role in the future development of the business.

Profile

Background in engineering, operations, or manufacturing management at supervisory or management level

Formal training or qualifications in Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement or track reocrd here.

Experience in welding and/or fabrication environments and metal working

Proven experience in operations or production within manufacturing

Strong production planning & operational management experience

Self-starter with strong organisation & people management skills

Strong problem-solving capability & ability to influence teams to adopt structured problem-solving approaches

Experience recruiting, training & assessing staff performance

Experience managing HR processes including performance management & disciplinary procedures

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build & develop high-performing teams

Experience managing shift patterns/shift operations, increasing production output

Ability to identify, develop & retain talent

Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams & improve organisational performance against KPIs

Able to mentor & support staff

Professional, approachable, & able to maintain a strategic "big picture" perspective

Job Offer

£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits