Factory Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Cheshire
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + benefits
Application date: 20th Apr 2026
About Our Client
Our company is a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing company based in Cheshire
Job 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.
The Successful Applicant
· 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
What’s on Offer
£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits