Factory Manager

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The Factory Manager will oversee all aspects of timber frame house manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of timber frame construction, and the ability to manage resources effectively to meet project timelines and customer expectations. 

Primary Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organise, and control manufacturing processes for timber frame components. 
• Ensure production schedules align with project deadlines and BU requirements. 
• Monitor workflow and implement process improvements for efficiency. 

Quality Assurance 

• Maintain high standards of quality in timber frame fabrication. 
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to meet industry standards and building regulations. 

Team Leadership 

• Manage and develop a team Team leaders , machine operators, and assembly staff. 
• Conduct /organise training and performance reviews to build skills and maintain productivity. 

Health & Safety 

• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations. 
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments within the factory. 

Resource & Inventory Management 

• Oversee procurement and inventory of timber and related materials. 
• Optimize resource utilisation to minimize waste and reduce costs. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance product quality. 

Reporting 

• Prepare and present production reports, KPIs, and cost analysis to senior management. 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Previous experience in management, timber frame processes and construction, production planning and procurement.
• Works to ensure that customer service both internally and externally is an integrated part of their work and that of the department
• Develop a good understanding of customer requirements and is responsive to customer needs
• Full commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to generate a right first-time culture•    
• Bring innovation to the day-to-day processes and procedures but also encourage innovation in others and bring that to the fore in a controlled and concise manner
• Individually be able to work under pressure but remain in control and have the ability to keep projects and individuals moving forward to meet the objectives. Be able to take independent action when required.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.