Production Team Manager – Value Added Services
3 days ago
King's Lynn
February 18, 2026 Russell Group On Site Full time Warehousing Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week Location: Hillington About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Team Manager to lead our Value Added Services (VAS) department, operating within a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. Our VAS division supports a diverse range of activities including rework for the Scottish drinks industry, contract packing for multiple customers, a small‑scale bottling line. This is a key leadership role that will drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support our growth strategy. • Champion a positive, safe, and high‑performance workplace culture., • Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to all VAS operational teams including Production, bottling and quality., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise throughput., • Promote compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards across all operational areas., • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and processes required to achieve business accreditations., • Oversee resource planning, shift structures, staffing, and production scheduling to meet customer expectations and business objectives., • Monitor and challenge operational KPIs and use data‑driven insights to improve performance, cost control, and service levels., • Promote a strong collaborative environment with commercial, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end operations., • Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards., • Proven leadership experience in a high‑volume manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG environment., • Strong background in Lean manufacturing, CI, 5S, or similar methodologies., • Practical experience working within HACCP‑controlled environments., • Previous involvement in building or maintaining certification to SALSA, BRC, or other food/drinks industry standards., • Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams., • Data‑driven, highly organised, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving operation., • Deliver financial performance in line with agreed budgets., • Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience., • Qualifications in manufacturing, production, ops management, or similar fields., • Proven experience leading teams through change management, transformation, or process‑improvement initiatives., • Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain flows, including the interfaces between production, planning, warehousing, and commercial teams., • Experience utilising Power BI dashboards or similar analytics tools to support data‑driven decision making., • Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) or similar continuous improvement methodologies., • Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and develop teams to build a high‑performance and continuous‑improvement culture., • IOSH Managing Safely or similar Health & Safety qualification. To apply, please view the original posting by clicking below. The content within this link is not controlled by the BWA. #J-18808-Ljbffr