Factory And Logistics Manager

Overview

Factory & Logistics Manager (Fire Door Manufacturing) – London (Greater London). Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year (Depending on experience). Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

• Production & Machine Oversight:
  Manage daily factory floor operations, optimize workflows, and ensure production machinery (such as CNCs, edgebanders, and panel saws) is fully utilized and properly maintained.
• Logistics & Supply Chain:
  Oversee warehouse management, inventory control, and dispatch logistics to ensure on-time delivery of finished fire door orders across London and surrounding areas.
• Health & Safety Leadership:
  Serve as the site's H&S champion. Implement, monitor, and enforce strict safety protocols, risk assessments, and compliance standards relative to woodworking and manufacturing environments.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure all manufactured products adhere to UK fire safety regulations, certification requirements (e.g., Q-Mark/BWF), and internal quality benchmarks.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, motivate, and develop the production and logistics teams. Manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and training programs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify bottlenecks in production or logistics and implement lean manufacturing principles to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in a management role within fire door manufacturing, joinery, or a closely related bespoke timber manufacturing industry.
• Machine
  
  Competency:
  
  Strong practical understanding of manufacturing machinery to effectively manage operators and maintenance schedules.
• Health & Safety Expertise:
  Relevant UK H&S qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or extensive demonstrable experience managing factory floor safety).
• Logistics Acumen:
  Strong background in warehouse management, material handling, and transport/dispatch operations.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to lead by example on the shop floor.

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Company pension scheme