FMCG Manufacturing Manager – Lead Growth & CI Basingstoke

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is assisting a multi-site FMCG operation in Basingstoke to appoint a Manufacturing Manager responsible for leading production operations and a team of 3 direct and 30 indirect reports. You will oversee planning through the Production Manager, manage engineering, and drive continuous improvement while safeguarding Health & Safety across the department.

This is a high-visibility role offering progression within a fast-growing business and a clear pathway to influence

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager in fast-paced FMCG.
• Experience leading multi-skilled production teams.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Hands-on, shop floor oriented with planning experience.
• Analytical with the ability to use KPIs to drive decisions.
• Clear communicator able to work cross-functionally.
• Organised with ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Genuine engineering/manufacturing qualification desirable (NVQ/HNC/HND).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and planning through the Production Manager.
• Oversee engineering and maintenance, including PPM schedules.
• Ensure health, safety & compliance across the operation.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Coach and develop a growing team.

Skills

Production management experience

Leadership & people management

Multi-skilled teams

Shop floor & planning

Analytical with KPIs

Cross-functional communication

Organisation & prioritisation

UK driving licence

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

IOSH/NEBOSH for H&S

Tools

Nulogy

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is assisting a multi-site FMCG operation in Basingstoke to appoint a Manufacturing Manager responsible for leading production operations and a team of 3 direct and 30 indirect reports. You will oversee planning through the Production Manager, manage engineering, and drive continuous improvement while safeguarding Health & Safety across the department.

This is a high-visibility role offering progression within a fast-growing business and a clear pathway to influence