We are a well-established and growing fire door manufacturing company committed to high standards of safety, compliance, and quality. With IFCC Certification and a strong reputation in the industry, we are seeking an experienced and driven Factory Manager to oversee and manage day-to-day factory operations.
Role Overview:
As Factory Manager, you will be responsible for leading the factory team, ensuring smooth and efficient production of timber fire doors to meet customer requirements and industry standards. You must have solid experience in timber fire door manufacturing, with a strong understanding of compliance, health and safety, and quality control processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily factory operations and production schedules
Manage and coordinate factory staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring training where needed
Ensure products meet all relevant fire door manufacturing standards and certifications (e.g., BS 476, EN 1634, IFCC, BM TRADA)
Implement and maintain quality control procedures
Collaborate with the office team to ensure customer orders are met on time and to specification
Monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers
Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with HSE regulations
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within production processes.
Requirements:
Proven experience in factory management within the timber fire door manufacturing industry (essential)
Strong knowledge of fire door specifications, manufacturing standards, and testing requirements
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
Knowledge of health and safety legislation
Experience with production planning tools or systems (desirable).
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in timber fire door manufacturing.