Factory Manager in Tunbridge Wells

Uckfield, East Sussex
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Factory Manager to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business based in East Sussex.

This is a key leadership role, offering the chance to take ownership of a busy production operation, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who combines strong operational expertise with commercial awareness and a passion for delivering results.

As Factory Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the manufacturing operation, ensuring productivity, quality and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing operational management teams
• Driving factory performance across productivity, quality and service targets
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing production planning, resource allocation and capacity requirements
• Working closely with Engineering to maximise equipment efficiency and reliability
• Managing operational budgets and delivering against key performance indicators
• Championing health & safety, food safety and regulatory compliance
• Supporting wider business objectives and future growth plans

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous management experience within manufacturing or a similar fast-paced production environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• A proven track record of improving operational performance and efficiencies
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of manufacturing costs
• Excellent planning, communication and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, hands-on and results-driven approach
• Experience within co-packing, contract manufacturing or FMCG environments would be advantageous

This business prides itself on creating a supportive, people-focused culture where employees are valued, developed and encouraged to contribute to the company's ongoing success.

Benefits include:

✅ Competitive salary and benefits package

✅ Employee ownership model, giving employees a genuine stake in the future success of the business

✅ Holiday purchase scheme for greater flexibility

✅ Charity volunteering days

✅ Ongoing training and career development opportunities

✅ Continued investment in people, facilities and equipment

✅ Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Factory Manager seeking a role where they can make a genuine impact, influence business performance and be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation.

If you are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.