Production Manager

Job Details

A leading FMCG Manufacturer are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead & drive operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement. With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the performance of multiple production lines, ensuring delivery of the weekly production plan on time and within budget.
• Champion health and safety initiatives through the Zero Harm programme, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive product quality standards by ensuring compliance with quality systems, conducting root cause analysis for defects, and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead and inspire a team of Area Shift Managers and their teams, focusing on engagement, development, and succession planning.
• Utilise lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools to identify and reduce losses, improve OEE, and optimise plant capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure seamless integration of new products and promotional activities.

What You Will Bring

• Proven leadership experience within an FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally in the food or beverage sector.
• A strong background in operational excellence, with knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
• Formal qualifications in Operations Management or Continuous Improvement Principles, such as a Six Sigma Green Belt, would be highly advantageous.

Location

This role is based in Coleford, offering a vibrant and accessible location with a strong sense of community.

Interested?

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, don't wait! Apply now to join this exciting opportunity as a Production Manager and take the next step in your career. Let's make it happen together!