Factory manager Work, Jobs in Defford, Wor (with Salaries)

Factory Manager
Athena Worksuface Fabrications Ltd —Worcester
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
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3d
Director of Global Manufacturing Operations
iCOMAT —Gloucester
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Leadership
Maintenance Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
Newberry International Produce Ltd —Ledbury
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
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9d
Plant Manager
Howmet Aerospace —Redditch
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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2d
Production Team Leader
Leeways Packaging Services Ltd —Gloucester
- £35,880 - £39,396 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Warehouse experience
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
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10d
Production Manager
TPF Plastics —Redditch
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Construction
- In-person
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Lab Team Leader / Assistant Quality Manager
Nichols PLC —Ross-on-Wye
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
8d
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe)
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- CAD
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
CNC Machining Team Leader
Ingersoll Rand —Redditch
- Employee assistance programme
Hygiene Team Leader
Blue Earth Foods Limited —Redditch
- £14.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Factory Manager

Athena Worksuface Fabrications Ltd -
Worcester

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Job details

Full-time
£50,000 - £60,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Management
SAP
Production planning
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Athena Surfaces, based in Worcester, specialises in the template, fabrication, and installation of stone worksurfaces. We work closely with kitchen studios, housebuilders and developers across the UK, delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive production manager to join our team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to join our growing manufacturing business. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is critical in leading factory operations, ensuring production efficiency, and aligning teams across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company entering a significant growth phase, where you will play a key role in shaping production processes, improving operational performance, and supporting future expansion.

The role is ideal for someone from a manufacturing background who thrives on balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and optimise daily manufacturing and production activities
Create, maintain, and adapt production schedules to meet customer demand
Lead, mentor, develop and manage production teams and team leaders
Monitor factory output and resolve operational issues in real time
Implement and track KPIs and performance metrics to drive efficiency
Work with the Process Manager to improve productivity, workflow, and manufacturing processes
Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to enhance efficiency
Ensure materials, stock, and inventory availability to meet production needs
Collaborate with sales, logistics, stock , quality, and office teams to ensure seamless operations
Maintain high quality standards and health & safety compliance
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork
Lead and Manage a successful team

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a Production Manager role
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrable experience with KPI management and operational reporting
A proactive continuous improvement mindset
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Comfortable working within a fast paced, dynamic, and evolving environment

Desirable Experience

Background in manufacturing,
Experience supporting scaling manufacturing operations
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Leadership and Management experience

Benefits

Competitive salary
Increased annual leave after 3 years’ service
Private healthcare for you and your family (following successful probation)
Clear opportunities for career progression as the business grows
Opportunity to make a real impact in a scaling manufacturing environment

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function within a growing manufacturing business. You’ll have the autonomy to influence processes, systems, and culture, while building a high-performing production team capable of supporting future growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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Factory Manager

Director of Global Manufacturing Operations

Maintenance Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

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Production Team Leader

Production Manager

Lab Team Leader / Assistant Quality Manager

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe)

CNC Machining Team Leader

Hygiene Team Leader

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