Factory Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Factory Manager to join our team here at our Factory in South Shields. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the South Shields Factory, ensuring the delivery and continuous improvement of quality standards and cost control. The role will be key to improving and growing the customer services aspect of the operation including repairs and reproofing. The successful candidate will also be responsible for increasing employee engagement, ensuring employees are motivated and competent to carry out their roles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To maximise the efficiency of the current system of manufacturing always focusing on continuous improvement to ensure Barbour employs best practice.
• To increase staff engagement levels ensuring clear, relevant and appropriate communication is maintained with employees within the Factory and with other departments in the business, and to develop strong working relationships with Managers in other areas of the business.
• To produce management reports on progress towards objectives and targets so that the effectiveness of the Factory can be constantly evaluated and improved.
• To track and measure staff performance, identifying training requirements and ensuring shortfalls in performance are addressed.
• To ensure our manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness.
• To set and review budgets and be proactive in managing costs.
• Work closely with other Managers in the business on manufacturing plans, targets.
• Responsible for ensuring Performance Reviews are carried out down to Team Leader level and for performance managing/disciplining and coaching staff.
• Responsible for site security and facilities management on the Factory site.
• To actively promote a culture of safe working practices adhering to health and safety at all times; to also play an active role in the H&S meetings.
  
  Possess a background in manufacturing/textiles
• Possess extensive managerial experience
• Possess knowledge on manufacturing and production techniques
• A strong people manager with the ability to increase staff engagement, address performance issues
• Appreciates the importance of good communication using a variety of methods to ensure staff are kept well informed
• Able to demonstrate manufacturing techniques by providing hands on approach
• Proven self-starter who can create, drive and deliver a strategic plan
• Keen to challenge conventional methodology and deliver innovative ways of working
• High standards of self-organisation, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Able to work well under pressure, remain calm and demonstrate this style to others
• Demonstrates flexibility with a proactive and positive approach to change
  
  Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 20 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Condensed working week Mon-Thurs (36 hours)
• Length of Service rewards
• Wellbeing support