Factory Manager Recruitment
Factory Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Factory Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
For larger operations, Factory Managers and Heads of Production oversee entire sites, managing multiple departments, P&L responsibility, and strategic planning. Our factory manager recruitment service finds senior leaders with multi-site experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive operational excellence across quality, production, technical, and engineering functions.
Factory Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
For larger operations, Factory Managers and Heads of Production oversee entire sites, managing multiple departments, P&L responsibility, and strategic planning. Our factory manager recruitment service finds senior leaders with multi-site experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive operational excellence across quality, production, technical, and engineering functions.
Typical Factory Manager Requirements:
10+ years progressive leadership in food manufacturing
P&L responsibility (£10m-£100m+ turnover)
Multi-departmental management (Quality, Production, Technical, Engineering)
Strategic planning and budgeting
Capital project management
Stakeholder management (board level)
Change management and transformation
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Why Our Factory Manager Recruitment Works:
Factory Managers and Heads of Production are critical strategic hires. They set the tone for the entire operation, drive culture change, and deliver bottom-line results. Our candidates have transformed underperforming sites, led major capital investments, and navigated complex stakeholder relationships. The Williams365 guarantee recognizes that senior leaders need time to implement strategy, build teams, and deliver sustainable improvements - which is why we offer a full year to evaluate their performance.
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £85,000 - £120,000
Midlands: £75,000 - £110,000
North: £70,000 - £105,000
Scotland/Wales: £65,000 - £95,000
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
P&L Performance
BRC AA+ Achievement
OEE Improvement
Team Retention
Capital Project Delivery
Typical Benefits:
Executive car scheme
Performance bonus 20-30%
Private healthcare (family)
Pension contribution 8-12%
Share options or equity (some roles)
Typical Factory Manager Requirements:
10+ years progressive leadership in food manufacturing
P&L responsibility (£10m-£100m+ turnover)
Multi-departmental management (Quality, Production, Technical, Engineering)
Strategic planning and budgeting
Capital project management
Stakeholder management (board level)
Change management and transformation
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Typical Benefits:
Executive car scheme
Performance bonus 20-30%
Private healthcare (family)
Pension contribution 8-12%
Share options or equity (some roles)
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
P&L Performance
BRC AA+ Achievement
OEE Improvement
Team Retention
Capital Project Delivery
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £85,000 - £120,000
Midlands: £75,000 - £110,000
North: £70,000 - £105,000
Scotland/Wales: £65,000 - £95,000
Why Our Factory Manager Recruitment Works:
Factory Managers and Heads of Production are critical strategic hires. They set the tone for the entire operation, drive culture change, and deliver bottom-line results. Our candidates have transformed underperforming sites, led major capital investments, and navigated complex stakeholder relationships. The Williams365 guarantee recognizes that senior leaders need time to implement strategy, build teams, and deliver sustainable improvements - which is why we offer a full year to evaluate their performance.
Typical Factory Manager Requirements:
10+ years progressive leadership in food manufacturing
P&L responsibility (£10m-£100m+ turnover)
Multi-departmental management (Quality, Production, Technical, Engineering)
Strategic planning and budgeting
Capital project management
Stakeholder management (board level)
Change management and transformation
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £85,000 - £120,000
Midlands: £75,000 - £110,000
North: £70,000 - £105,000
Scotland/Wales: £65,000 - £95,000
Typical Benefits:
Executive car scheme
Performance bonus 20-30%
Private healthcare (family)
Pension contribution 8-12%
Share options or equity (some roles)
Why Our Factory Manager Recruitment Works:
Factory Managers and Heads of Production are critical strategic hires. They set the tone for the entire operation, drive culture change, and deliver bottom-line results. Our candidates have transformed underperforming sites, led major capital investments, and navigated complex stakeholder relationships. The Williams365 guarantee recognizes that senior leaders need time to implement strategy, build teams, and deliver sustainable improvements - which is why we offer a full year to evaluate their performance.
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
P&L Performance
BRC AA+ Achievement
OEE Improvement
Team Retention
Capital Project Delivery
Your Full-Cycle Talent Partner
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
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If you’re tired of "CV trash" and ready for a strategic hiring partner who cares as much about your results as you do, let’s talk.
Ready to Stop Settling?
If you’re tired of "CV trash" and ready for a strategic hiring partner who cares as much about your results as you do, let’s talk.