Factory manager Work, Jobs in Wateringbury, Ken (with Salaries)

Assistant Factory Manager
Hochiki Group —Dartford
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Production Lead Operative
Thanet Earth —Tonbridge
- £28,000 - £28,600 a year
- Weekend availability
- IT
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Engineering & Hygiene Manager
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Production Line Leader
Mission Produce UK —Dartford
- £30,674 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- Free parking
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Factory & Logistics Manager
Shellen Security —Belvedere
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Free parking
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Assistant Factory Manager - Electronics
Hochiki Group —Dartford
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Assembly
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Production Manager
Supreme Concrete —Sittingbourne
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Senior Production Manager, Rubus Northern Europe
Berry Gardens Limited —Maidstone
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
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6d
Machine Technician Team Leader
Bennett Opie Ltd —Sittingbourne
- £16.00 - £16.83 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Production Team Leaders
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £13.34 - £16.16 an hour
- Full-time
- English
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Production Team Leader
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £13.34 - £16.16 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Free parking
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Hygiene Team Leader
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £13.88 - £15.89 an hour
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
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Area Manager (Warehouse & Process)
ASR Group —London
- Engineering
- No degree
- Quality control
12d
Production Engineering & Project Manager
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland Ltd —Dartford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Project management
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Assistant Factory Manager

Hochiki Group -
Dartford

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Job details

Full-time
£38,000 - £40,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Management
Analysis skills
Supervising experience
Root cause analysis
Leadership

Full job description

Kentec Assistant Factory Manager Electronics

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

Job Purpose
To support the Factory Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and efficiency goals are consistently met. The role involves supervision of staff, process improvement, and coordination across departments.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations

Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily production activities
Ensure production targets, KPIs, and delivery schedules are achieved
Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements
Support process optimisation and lean manufacturing initiatives

Team Management

Supervise production staff, team leaders, and shift supervisors
Support recruitment, training, and development of factory personnel
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
Promote a positive, high-performance work culture

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations and company policies
Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions

Quality Control

Work closely with Quality team to maintain product standards
Ensure adherence to quality systems (e.g. ISO standards where applicable)
Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions

Maintenance & Equipment

Assist with planning preventive maintenance schedules
Ensure machinery is operating efficiently and downtime is minimised
Liaise with engineering/maintenance teams for repairs and upgrades

Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety
Support implementation of new systems, processes, and technologies

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability
Good understanding of manufacturing processes
Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills
Effective communication across all levels
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

5 years manufacturing / Production lines
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production output vs target
Quality defect rates
Health & safety metrics (incident rates)
Equipment downtime / OEE
Labour productivity and efficiency
Cost control and waste reduction

Working Conditions

Based in a factory/manufacturing environment
May require shift work, overtime, or weekend support
Exposure to noise, machinery, and industrial conditions

Reporting Line

Reports to: Factory Manager
Direct Reports: Supervisors / Team Leaders

Career Progression

Factory Manager

Job Specifics

Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-15:30
24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom)
Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife)
Support for Loved Ones during difficult times (Everest)
Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
Employee Referral Scheme
Enhanced workplace pension
Enhanced parental leave
Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Internal Trainings
Company Events
Long Service Awards
Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year

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Assistant Factory Manager - Electronics

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