Senior Production Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 21 March 2026

LOCATION

Lincoln

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£54,080 / year

SKILLS

Production Management Leadership Data Analysis Continuous Improvement Team Development Reporting Labour Management GMP

Lincoln

Permanent - Full Time

£54,080

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement:

Analyse production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement across all areas of production.
Lead improvement initiatives and trials to reduce waste, improve quality, and optimise resource utilisation.
Collaborate with Engineering and Technical teams to implement machine performance and reliability improvements.
Monitor and reduce non-run time by analysing machine start times, breaks, and downtime.
Identify areas to reduce packaging waste and improve crop utilisation.

Reporting & Compliance:

Provide detailed reporting to the Head of Operations on performance metrics, including giveaway, wastage, crop utilisation, downtime, and labour efficiency.
Support investigations for Health & Safety issues, GMP, SOP compliance, and non-conformance events.
Ensure all documentation and updates are carried out in collaboration with Section Managers and shift teams.

Labour Management & Planning:

Forecast labour requirements based on production plans, staff availability, and technical updates.
Verify agency invoices and track labour KPI performance.
Manage the daily labour tracker and investigate anomalies.
Ensure shifts are adequately resourced and provide cover for Section Managers when required.

Leadership & Team Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop your production team to meet objectives and align with business goals.
Conduct 1:1s, PDRs, and performance reviews, providing clear objectives and actionable feedback.
Oversee new starter training programs, monitor progress, and report on performance.
Create succession plans and development pathways to support long-term team growth.

Shift Accountability & Culture:

Take accountability for overall shift performance, ensuring targets for productivity, quality, and safety are consistently met.
Embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.
Promote and model [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s values through all behaviors and interactions.

Proven leadership and people management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting data to drive performance improvements.
Proficient in computer systems, including Excel and reporting tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong commitment to safety, GMP, quality, and continuous improvement.