Production Manager Food / Nutraceutical Manufacturing
7 hours ago
Lincoln
Are you an experienced Production Manager ready to lead in a fast-growing, innovation-led manufacturing environment? Were offering an exciting opportunity to join one of the UKs leading full-service manufacturers of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Supplying tablets, capsules, gummies and powder blends to over 50 countries, this business continues to invest heavily in people, processes and facilities and now needs a Production Manager to help scale operations safely, efficiently and sustainably. This is a senior, hands-on role where youll lead production teams, drive performance, and ensure the highest standards across quality, safety and delivery. The Role As Production Manager, youll take full ownership of manufacturing performance, working closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to deliver: Robust production schedules and On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance GMP-compliant operations across all production areas High-performing, engaged production teams Efficient use of labour, materials and machinery Safe, compliant and audit-ready manufacturing environments Continuous improvement through lean and data-driven methods Seamless scale-up of new products from R&D into production Youll be a visible leader on the floor, coaching Team Leaders and Operatives, setting clear standards, and embedding a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver daily and weekly production schedules Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO and food safety standards Lead, develop and performance-manage Team Leaders and Production Operatives Optimise labour, materials and equipment to reduce waste and downtime Maintain a safe, compliant working environment at all times Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Support new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and R&D Track KPIs, analyse performance and report to senior leadership About You Proven experience as a Production Manager (or similar) in food, supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC and regulated manufacturing environments Confident leader with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams Track record of driving process improvement and operational performance Comfortable using ERP systems (TROPOS desirable) Highly organised with strong problem-solving and communication skills Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Desirable (not essential): Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Quality HACCP / FSMS certifications Internal auditing or project management experience What Youll Receive Competitive salary £37,000 £42,000 Performance-related bonus potential Company pension and benefits Generous holiday allowance with loyalty increases Career progression and structured development Free on-site parking and refreshments Health & wellbeing initiatives, including discounted products Flexible working where possible Regular employee social events Join a market-leading nutraceutical manufacturer and play a key role in shaping the future of high-quality, compliant and scalable production. Apply now to take the next step in your production leadership career. TPBN1_UKTJ