Factory Manager

Factory Manager – Barking

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Sunday-Friday, flexibility required)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Factory Manager to lead our production teams specialising in Food in Barking. You’ll ensure all orders are produced on time, in full, and to our high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role-you’ll be visible on the factory floor, supporting, developing, and motivating your teams across Low Risk, High Care, and Kitchen Preparation areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day factory operations to achieve production targets.

• Drive performance against KPIs for quality, productivity, and safety.

• Lead, coach, and develop team leaders and supervisors.

• Maintain strong communication across departments (Procurement, Technical, NPD, Supply Chain).

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and audit standards.

• Control budgets, resources, and labour to meet business needs.

About You

• Proven experience in manufacturing or food production management.

• Strong leadership and people development skills.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience desirable.

• Calm under pressure, organised, and detail-focused.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £50,000-£55,000

• 28 days holiday (rising to 33 with service)

• Annual pay reviews and pension plan

• Retail discounts, healthcare cash plan, and EAP

• Additional benefits with service

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.