Factory Manager

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Competitive basic salary and benefits package
• Free on-site parking
• A streamlined, quick interview process

MTrec's New Opportunity

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Gateshead by recruiting a permanent Factory Manager. You will be joining an industry leading employer, with an excellent team-based culture and fantastic long-term career prospects.

If you have experience in a similar role within FMCG, Food & drink manufacturing or equivalent, apply now for an immediate response

The Job You'll Do

• Reporting to the General Manager, the Factory Manager is responsible for Production, including Warehouse and Hygiene (Dayshift & Nightshift).
• Overseeing all aspects of daily production and facilitating effective collaboration.
• Ensuring that the facility operates to Company standards in Health & Safety, food safety, sustainability and environment.
• Utilising the ERP system to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure production plans are delivered on time, in full, and to required quality standards
• Drive improvements in efficiency, yield and waste reduction.
• Manage recruitment and training of production, warehouse and hygiene teams.
• Closely liaise with the Supply Chain, Technical, NPD, H&S and HR departments
• Lead staff engagement and manage in line with company values
• Crisis Management

About You

• Proven experience in a Managerial role within Food/Drink/FMCG (highly desirable)
• Relevant technical qualifications are desirable, but not essential (Degree, HND, HND etc.)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to motivate, inspire and guide teams to achieve goals
• Experience improving processes, productivity and performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and production data