Job Title: KBB Factory Manager (Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Manufacturing)
Location: London
Reports To: Operations Director / Managing Director
The KBB Factory Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom manufacturing facility. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality scheduling and output, adherence to health & safety standards, and effective team leadership.
Key Responsibilities Factory Operations
- Manage daily factory operations to ensure production targets are met on time and in full
- Coordinate workflow across departments (cutting, assembly, finishing, dispatch)
- Monitor production schedules and adjust resources to maintain efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and waste reduction
- Lead, motivate, and develop factory staff, supervisors, and team leaders
- Conduct performance reviews and support training and development plans
- Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused workplace culture
- Manage staffing levels, attendance, and shift organisation
- Ensure all products meet company quality standards and customer specifications
- Implement and maintain quality control processes and checks
- Investigate and resolve production or quality issues promptly
- Work closely with design and installation teams to resolve defects or inconsistencies
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of PPE
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
- Monitor KPIs such as output, efficiency, waste, and downtime
- Identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions
- Optimise factory layout and workflow where needed
- Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained (in coordination with maintenance teams)
- Oversee internal material usage and stock handling within the factory
- Ensure accurate stock control processes are followed on-site
- Coordinate with procurement team regarding material availability (without direct purchasing responsibility)
- Liaise with Head Office, Programming, design, sales, and installation teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Provide regular updates to senior management on performance and issues
- Support planning teams with realistic production timelines
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