Factory Manager

Overview: On behalf of my client, I am recruiting a strong, hands-on and authoritative Factory Manager who can bring control, structure, discipline and accountability to the factory. This is a very important requirement, so the successful individual will be a strong and disciplined person who has had experience of improving factory operations. The role will report to the UK Head of Manufacturing and will have a team of managers to support the journey. There are three shifts each with a Production Manager, and two Supervisors (one in packing and one in manufacture). Specifically: * Take control and implement consistency to the manufacturing operation * Improve behaviours, strengthened the supervisory team, addressed underperformance * Increase discipline and productivity * Drive improvements and ensure that expectations are consistently met across all shifts. * Improve management control within a manufacturing environment Person Spcification: Essential * Leadership presence and practical experience to challenge the status quo * Leads from the front, is highly visible, decisive and confident in holding both employees and supervisors accountable. * Confident to address issues directly, managing poor performance and making difficult decisions * Professional and consistent in approach * FMCG or Food Manufacturing experience Desirable * A traditional, no-nonsense management style, with a strong presence on the factor...