Job Description

A Factory Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a manufacturing facility to ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently, safely, and profitably. Their role usually combines operations management, people management, and strategic planning.

Main role and HR responsibilities

Oversee staff and who is present. Have monthly 1-2-1s with staff Plan for when people are off. Manage holiday calendars Be proactive not reactive. Main people to manage are supervisors and senior staff. Assign and manage Supervisors, Operators and technicians Motivate the team every day. Conduct regular meetings/ briefings to align the team on priorities, safety, and quality. Deal with conflicts

Quality control - the over arching responsibility

Implement checklists for each QC stage. Introduce a "stop and ask" policy: if in doubt, raise it before proceeding. Spot check jobs Ensure sign-off at each QC checkpoint. Handle any errors, non-conformities, or reworks. Track Mistakes Using a "kaizen": Review kaizen data weekly

Communication

Communicate with fitters Communicate with confirmations team. Communicate remakes with management where necessary Communicate with purchasing managers

Training and onboarding

Needs to be able to train masons and machine operators Needs to be involved in induction and onboarding every factory member of staff.

Tooling

Ensure everyone has necessary tools and machines are being appropriately serviced and maintained

Health and Safety

Ensure everyone is following health and safety procedures and wearing PPE. Ensure masks are being worn

Production & Operations Management

Plan, organize, and supervise production schedules. Ensure production targets (output, quality, cost, deadlines) are met. Allocate resources (machinery, manpower, materials) effectively. Monitor workflows and remove bottlenecks in production.

Cost & Efficiency Management

Control budgets and minimize waste. Track production costs, maintenance expenses, and labour efficiency. Look for ways to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Reporting & Strategy

Report KPIs (output, scrap rate, downtime, labor costs) to senior management. Contribute to long-term operational strategy and planning. Implement lean manufacturing, automation, or process improvements.

Skills & Attributes

Technical expertise

in stone fabrication processes and machinery.

Organisational skills

to juggle multiple jobs and deadlines.

Leadership

that combines accountability with people skills.

Problem-solving

under pressure when jobs run late or defects occur.

Continuous improvement mindset

-- always seeking ways to improve efficiency and quality.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person