Job Title: Factory Manager Area: Thetford Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Days) Permanent: Salary: Excellent Pay and Package Holidays: 33 Days including bank holidays One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Factory Manager to join their team. This is a hands-on leadership role based at their Thetford site in Norfolk. This position is responsible for overseeing the entire production process from live intake to finished packed products while driving performance, safety, and efficiency. Core Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Managing day-to-day factory functions including lairage (holding areas), processing, packing, hygiene, engineering, and dispatch. Team Management: Developing and supervising a multi-disciplinary team of supervisors and managers to meet production targets. Performance Monitoring: Implementing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure cost-efficiency and quality. Compliance and Safety: Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety, food safety, and animal welfare standards throughout the production journey. Strategic Growth: Working directly with company Directors to improve processes and support business expansion initiatives. Key Requirements Experience: At least 5+ years in a Factory or Production Manager role, specifically within food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment. Skills: Strong commercial awareness, organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Desirable: Prior experience ..... full job details .....