Job Description
Job description
Company Description
Our client is a Corrugated Box supplier to major Blue Chip retailers in the UK. They are currently looking at a significant expansion of their management team with the appointment of a Factory Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager you would be responsible for all aspects of what happens in the logistics and warehousing of the customers orders. A detailed description is shown below.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Factory Manager at our client based in Dartford. The Factory Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to production planning, quality control, production management, operations management, and manufacturing operations. They will oversee the manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:Factory Duties (80%):
• Setting up the production lines on a daily basis to be ready for the team.
• Day-to-day compliance checks.
• Overseeing the loading and unloading of lorries.
• Health & Safety Compliance.
• Quality Control checks.
• Operating Forklift Truck (desirable but not 100% necessary).
Office Duties (20%):
• Scheduling employee rotas, appraisals, and holidays.
• Cost management and budgeting in relation to labour.
• Manage temporary labour on a day-to-day basis.
• Stock control and stock take.
• Facility Health & Safety checks.
• HR tasks.
Production Operations Management:
• Lead and supervise both production workers and agency staff.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.
• Develop production schedules to meet customer demand and monitor key metrics, adjusting and improving as necessary to meet targets.
• Perform Fork Truck work as needed.
Machine Repair and Maintenance:
• Conduct regular machinery inspections and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Set up and operate various types of machinery.
Training and Development:
• Train production workers on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Produce and maintain training material and training matrix.
• Aid in solving equipment and machinery issues.
Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement process improvements, cost reductions, and waste elimination.
• Optimise production processes through experience and applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to analyse data, forecast demand, and optimise inventory management.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in logistics operations to avoid costly errors.
Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and identify any safety concerns you may have.
Packaging Workflow:
• Oversee the packaging process, starting from the intake of raw materials through to folding, banding, leaflet insertion, shrink-wrapping, re-palletising, labelling, and final dispatch preparation.
Candidate Profile:
• Proven experience in a similar managerial role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of inspiring and driving operations towards goals.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities. To be able to handle disruptions in the supply chain, production delays, or logistical challenges.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and ensure smooth workflow across different departments.
• Excellent communication to coordinate between different departments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as market fluctuations, new technologies, or unexpected disruptions in the supply chain.
• Forklift license desirable but not 100% necessary.
Join our team and experience a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. We are committed to your growth and development, offering opportunities to advance your career and enhance your skills.
Company Description
Our client is a Corrugated Box supplier to major Blue Chip retailers in the UK. They are currently looking at a significant expansion of their management team with the appointment of a Factory Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager you would be responsible for all aspects of what happens in the logistics and warehousing of the customers orders. A detailed description is shown below.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Factory Manager at our client based in Dartford. The Factory Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to production planning, quality control, production management, operations management, and manufacturing operations. They will oversee the manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:Factory Duties (80%):
• Setting up the production lines on a daily basis to be ready for the team.
• Day-to-day compliance checks.
• Overseeing the loading and unloading of lorries.
• Health & Safety Compliance.
• Quality Control checks.
• Operating Forklift Truck (desirable but not 100% necessary).
Office Duties (20%):
• Scheduling employee rotas, appraisals, and holidays.
• Cost management and budgeting in relation to labour.
• Manage temporary labour on a day-to-day basis.
• Stock control and stock take.
• Facility Health & Safety checks.
• HR tasks.
Production Operations Management:
• Lead and supervise both production workers and agency staff.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.
• Develop production schedules to meet customer demand and monitor key metrics, adjusting and improving as necessary to meet targets.
• Perform Fork Truck work as needed.
Machine Repair and Maintenance:
• Conduct regular machinery inspections and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Set up and operate various types of machinery.
Training and Development:
• Train production workers on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Produce and maintain training material and training matrix.
• Aid in solving equipment and machinery issues.
Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement process improvements, cost reductions, and waste elimination.
• Optimise production processes through experience and applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to analyse data, forecast demand, and optimise inventory management.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in logistics operations to avoid costly errors.
Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and identify any safety concerns you may have.
Packaging Workflow:
• Oversee the packaging process, starting from the intake of raw materials through to folding, banding, leaflet insertion, shrink-wrapping, re-palletising, labelling, and final dispatch preparation.
Candidate Profile:
• Proven experience in a similar managerial role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of inspiring and driving operations towards goals.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities. To be able to handle disruptions in the supply chain, production delays, or logistical challenges.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and ensure smooth workflow across different departments.
• Excellent communication to coordinate between different departments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as market fluctuations, new technologies, or unexpected disruptions in the supply chain.
• Forklift license desirable but not 100% necessary.
Join our team and experience a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. We are committed to your growth and development, offering opportunities to advance your career and enhance your skills.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Factory Manager | |40|000 | |45|000 position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Dartford offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.