Production Manager
29 days ago
Worth
Job Description: Operations Planner Production | Manufacturing | FMCG Location: Gatwick / Crawley (On-site) Salary: Competitive We are recruiting an Production Manager for a fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business with in-house UK production. This is a hands-on role based between a head office and production facility, supporting daily planning, team coordination, and operational compliance. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys managing changing priorities. Key Responsibilities • Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules (powders and liquids), • Monitor production output, yields, and KPIs, • Use ERP systems to manage work orders, BOMs, and routings, • Lead and coordinate production teams across mixing, filling, labelling, and packaging, • Manage shift schedules and track performance targets, • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, Health & Safety, COSHH, and allergen controls, • Maintain accurate batch traceability and production documentation, • Liaise with purchasing, supply chain, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations, • Support new product launches and manufacturing scale-up Candidate Requirements • Experience leading teams in food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments, • Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills, • Good knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety standards, • Confident using Excel/Google Sheets and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), • Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Full UK work rights Desirable: • Supplement, wellness, or food manufacturing experience, • HACCP Level 3+, IOSH, or Food Safety qualifications, • Experience with eCommerce or Amazon FBA fulfilment Package • Competitive salary, • On-site role near Gatwick / Crawley with free parking, • Pension and career development opportunities, • High-impact role within a growing manufacturing business