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Factory and Logistics Manager

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Factory & Logistics Manager (Fire Door Manufacturing)

​Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: London (Greater London)

​Job Description

​We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Factory & Logistics Manager to oversee our manufacturing facility and supply chain operations in London. As a specialist in fire door manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the rigorous quality standards required for certified life-safety products.

​The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with high-volume timber production machinery and a robust background in UK Health & Safety (H&S) compliance. You will bridge the gap between factory floor operations and logistics, managing a dedicated team from raw material intake to final dispatch within a fast-paced environment.

​Key Responsibilities

* ​Production & Machine Oversight: Manage daily factory floor operations, optimizing workflows and ensuring 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 completed 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 strictly 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.

​Requirements & Qualifications

* ​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.

​Benefits

* ​Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000

* ​Company pension scheme

* ​[Insert other benefits, e.g., 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, annual bonus, etc.]

Please phone me on (phone number removed) if interested

Reference: 225340003

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CV-Library

Factory and Logistics Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Factory & Logistics Manager (Fire Door Manufacturing)

​Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: London (Greater London)

​Job Description

​We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Factory & Logistics Manager to oversee our manufacturing facility and supply chain operations in London. As a specialist in fire door manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the rigorous quality standards required for certified life-safety products.

​The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with high-volume timber production machinery and a robust background in UK Health & Safety (H&S) compliance. You will bridge the gap between factory floor operations and logistics, managing a dedicated team from raw material intake to final dispatch within a fast-paced environment.

​Key Responsibilities

* ​Production & Machine Oversight: Manage daily factory floor operations, optimizing workflows and ensuring 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 completed 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 strictly 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.

​Requirements & Qualifications

* ​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.

​Benefits

* ​Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000

* ​Company pension scheme

* ​[Insert other benefits, e.g., 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, annual bonus, etc.]

Please phone me on (phone number removed) if interested
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Reference: 225340003

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