Production Manager

A leading FMCG Manufacturer are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and 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). ..... full job details .....