FMCG Manufacturing Manager – Lead Multi‑Site Production

WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to own production operations at a fast-paced FMCG site. You will lead a small direct team and a larger indirect workforce across a double day shift, liaising with supply chain, warehousing and quality teams.

The role reports to the Operations Director and requires hands-on shop-floor leadership, robust technical know-how, and a clear plan for safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven Production/Manufacturing Manager experience in fast-paced FMCG.
• Experience leading multi-skilled production teams and MES systems.
• Strong leadership and succession-planning abilities.
• Hands-on on the shop floor and in planning meetings.
• Analytical with data (OEE, KPIs) to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• People management, coaching and performance development.
• Plan, schedule, monitor capacity and KPI delivery.
• Oversee engineering, ppm, asset management and contractors.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Shop floor

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Communication

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to own production operations at a fast-paced FMCG site. You will lead a small direct team and a larger indirect workforce across a double day shift, liaising with supply chain, warehousing and quality teams.

The role reports to the Operations Director and requires hands-on shop-floor leadership, robust technical know-how, and a clear plan for safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.