Production Manager
1 day ago
Skelmersdale
Production Manager c. £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Lancashire Job reference: GG/3964 Overview Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading food manufacturer? This a multi-billion pound business and, as Production Manager for their site in Lancashire, you will play a key role in transforming one of their new facilities. In this role, you will play a key role in deploying new systems and ways of working and transforming the culture of production. The Role The successful Production Manager will: • Lead the site’s operations strategy in line with the wider company’s business plan., • Drive site KPIs to achieve best-in-class performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people., • Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and accountability., • Lead, coach and develop a team of operational leaders and shift-based colleagues., • Champion HSE and Food Safety compliance, working closely with Technical and HSE functions., • Use Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to deliver measurable improvement in efficiency and performance., • Promote data-driven decision making and build operational excellence across all teams. The Candidate The successful Production Manager will have: • Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations (food experience ideal)., • Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing large, fast-moving teams., • Analytical and data-driven, with a solid grasp of operational KPIs and performance systems., • Excellent communicator who inspires collaboration across functions., • Passionate about continuous improvement and people development. Next Steps To apply for this Production Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or quoting reference GG/3964. About Your Recruitment Agency Gregory Walker is a specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment agency. We are on a mission to provide the most efficient, transparent and enjoyable recruitment service in the industry. Here is our most recent candidate recommendation: “Gregory Walker got in touch about a role on a Thursday and within 6 days everything was sorted, and I’d accepted the role. Easy to work with and great communication which is everything!”