FMCG Manufacturing Manager | Ops, Safety & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to own and lead production operations at our Basingstoke site. You will manage 3 direct reports and ~30 indirect reports, coordinating with supply-chain, warehousing and quality teams.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement and cross-functional collaboration on a fast-paced FMCG line. You will drive planning, scheduling, maintenance, and production KPIs, delivering strong results while developing your team and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production/Manufacturing Manager in FMCG.
• Experience leading multi-skilled production teams.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations planning, scheduling and KPI tracking.
• Oversee engineering/maintenance and safety compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the department.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data analysis

Shop-floor presence

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ / HNC / HND in Engineering or Manufacturing

IOSH or NEBOSH for H&S

Tools

MES system

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to own and lead production operations at our Basingstoke site. You will manage 3 direct reports and ~30 indirect reports, coordinating with supply-chain, warehousing and quality teams.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement and cross-functional collaboration on a fast-paced FMCG line. You will drive planning, scheduling, maintenance, and production KPIs, delivering strong results while developing your team and