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Senior Factory ManagerLocation: Norwich Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experienc... Senior Factory ManagerLocation: Norwich Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experienceHours: Monday to Friday Contract: PermanentAn established manufacturer is looking for a Senior Factory Manager to lead its production operation, deliver improvement projects and build a culture of quality, safety and accountability.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can keep daily production running effectively while making lasting improvements to how the factory works. You will lead managers and supervisors, bring teams together across departments and turn plans into measurable results.The role Lead day to day factory operations, ensuring production meets customer requirements, quality standards and delivery targets.Plan capacity, staffing and resources to keep production running efficiently.Lead factory projects from planning through to implementation, keeping teams informed and results on track.Identify and deliver improvements in productivity, waste, cost and workflow.Use performance data to spot issues, take corrective action and measure the impact of changes.Coach and develop production managers and supervisors, setting clear expectations and supporting strong team performance.Work closely with engineering to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.Partner with quality, procurement and health and safety teams to maintain standards and resolve operational challenges.Manage factory budgets and contribute to cost control and investment planning.Champion safe working practices and consistent compliance with company procedures. What you will bring Significant experience managing a factory or large manufacturing operation.A track record of leading production teams and delivering targets in a busy environment.Examples of projects you have led that improved factory performance.Practical experience of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.Strong people leadership, with the confidence to coach managers and address performance issues.Experience managing budgets, costs and operational priorities.A sound understanding of manufacturing health and safety, quality and compliance.Confidence using Excel and business systems to analyse performance and report on results.Clear communication and the ability to work effectively across departments. What is on offer £65,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.Monday to Friday working, with no weekends.25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase two additional days each year.Private healthcare after probation.Life assurance.Paid volunteering time.Company sick pay. If you are an experienced factory leader who enjoys developing people, delivering projects and improving performance, we would like to hear from you.Please apply with your CV.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Quality Inspector / Technician - Fabrication & ManufacturingNorwich area, Norfolk £33,700 to £35... Quality Inspector / Technician - Fabrication & ManufacturingNorwich area, Norfolk £33,700 to £35,400 per annum, plus bonus and benefits Monday to Friday- 40 hours per week Permanent, full-time- 100% site-basedDo you have hands-on quality inspection experience within fabrication or manufacturing?An established UK manufacturer is creating several new opportunities for experienced Quality Inspectors or Quality Technicians to join its site-based team in the Norwich area.This position would particularly suit someone with quality experience gained within fabricated building products, windows and doors, plastics, aluminium, joinery, engineering components or another assembly-led manufacturing environment.Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will inspect fabricated components and finished products, identify defects and non-conformities, investigate recurring issues and work closely with Production teams to improve manufacturing standards.This is a practical factory-floor role-not a laboratory-based or predominantly administrative quality position.Essential experienceYou must have previous hands-on experience carrying out quality inspections within a manufacturing, fabrication, production or assembly environment.Applications without relevant manufacturing-quality experience will not be progressed.What’s in it for you? £33,700 to £35,400 per annumEligibility for a company bonusMonday-to-Friday working4% employee and 5% employer pension contributions22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidaysHoliday increasing to 25 days with serviceOption to purchase two additional holiday daysLife assurancePaid volunteering timeFree on-site parkingA newly created position with no direct reports What you’ll be doing Inspecting components and finished products throughout fabrication, production and assemblyChecking dimensions, finish, functionality and overall product appearanceIdentifying manufacturing defects, damage, non-conformities and process deviationsEnsuring products meet specifications, approved procedures and quality standardsCarrying out final inspections before products are releasedMonitoring repeat defects, repairs, remakes and wasteMaintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentationWorking with Production teams to investigate and resolve quality concernsSupporting customer-complaint investigations and root cause analysisAssisting with corrective and preventive actionsContributing to Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing and 5S activity What we’re looking forYou will need: Quality inspection, quality control or quality assurance experience within manufacturingExperience inspecting fabricated, machined or assembled productsConfidence using measuring equipment and checking products against specificationsExperience identifying defects and non-conforming productsAn understanding of manufacturing processes and Standard Operating ProceduresStrong attention to detail and a right-first-time approachThe confidence to challenge quality standards constructivelyGood record-keeping and reporting skillsStrong communication and the ability to work across departmentsA proactive, reliable and safety-conscious approach Knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone, corrective and preventive action, Lean manufacturing, 5S or Continuous Improvement would be advantageous.Apply nowThis opportunity would suit someone currently working as a Quality Inspector, Fabrication Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Technician, QC Technician, QA Technician, Product Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Inspector.Whatever your current job title, you must have practical quality-inspection experience gained within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available. No agencies, please.