Do you have experience working within food manufacturing? Are you a hands-on manager? If so, Owen Daniels is partnering with a leading food manufacturing and processing business based in Northampton that are experiencing a significant increase in orders. Our client is looking to recruit a Factory Manager to oversee thehigh risk, low risk and despatch departments whilst achieving production targets.  Factory Manager Northampton Permanent job opportunity Monday – Friday 45 hours per week Overtime offered (1.25x on weekdays) Salary dependant on experience Factory Manager Key Responsibilities Overseeing the formulating/completion of the daily production schedules across high risk, low risk and despatch departments. Evaluating the performance of supervisors and team leaders against designated instructions. The overall monitoring of stock levels to ensure correct production is achieved. Liaising with supervisors, team leaders and production leads to monitor quality issues so that standards aren’t compromised. Training/retraining where required and involvement with recruitment for factory staff. Ensuring comprehensive traceability control. Ensuring residual control is maintained and monitored effectively by supervisors and team leaders. Ensuring production targets are being hit and implementing lean manufacturing principles. Liaise with relevant personnel to resolve non-conformances or process deviations and effect corrective action following root cause analysis where applicable.  Factory Manager Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Managerial experience within a food manufacturing business Experience within a hands on production position. Knowledge and understanding of relevant food industry regulations and standards e.g. HACCP and BRC. Able to be flexible with overtime.  Company Benefits. 20 days annual leave + bank holidays Standard company pension Gym discounts - join a scheme that gives you access to a variety of gyms, fitness studios, health clubs and leisure centres Retail discount scheme Financial wellbeing access  If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click