This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Production Manager from the FMCG food manufacturing sector to take full responsibility for leading a high-performing production facility. The role offers the chance to influence continuous improvement, drive operational excellence, and lead cross-functional teams in a well-established and quality-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production operations across a two-shift system (Monday to Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm and 2:00 pm–10:00 pm).

• Oversee a team of approximately 26 production staff, including two engineers, intake and despatch operatives, a production planner, and AM/PM shift supervisors.

• Take ownership of engineering activity and coordinate day-to-day support across departments.

• Champion continuous improvement projects, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across all processes.

• Manage departmental budgets and planning to meet production targets.

• Work in close collaboration with technical and health & safety teams to ensure compliance, maintain high hygiene standards, and remain audit-ready.

• Lead recruitment and development within the production function to build and sustain a strong, motivated workforce.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager within a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing environment.

• Background in meat or poultry processing desirable but not essential.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing diverse teams across multiple disciplines.

• Demonstrable experience in production planning, budgeting, and problem-solving.

• Solid understanding of hygiene, health & safety requirements, and quality standards within food manufacturing.

• Exposure to continuous improvement or project management initiatives is advantageous.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic production environment and takes pride in delivering consistent results through teamwork, accountability, and operational discipline.

Further information

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (tbc)

• 21 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (including an additional day per completed year of service, up to 25 days total)

• Company pension scheme

Please get in touch for more informaiton on this exciting opportunity or apply with your CV today.