Front Line Manager

Alexander Steele; Bury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the Manchester area seeks a strong Production Team Manager. This performance-driven role focuses on leading a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing team performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills, alongside a competitive salary and benefits including enhanced pensions and workplace perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4-day working week

Enhanced pension packages

Life assurance cover

Retail discounts

Strong learning and development culture

Qualifications

• Experience in high-paced manufacturing/production setting, preferably in food or FMCG.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model, setting performance standards.
• Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield and quality.
• Champion training and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical thinking

Health and Safety compliance

Coaching and development

Comfortable with standard routines

Job description

Shifts

4 days per week, 1 week of days and 1 week of nights rotating (usually Monday-Thursday but flexible)

We're working with a leading food manufacturer in the Manchester area who are on the lookout for a strong Production Team Manager to join their production team.

This is a people-first, performance-driven role focused on leading a team within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll support the Manufacturing Shift Lead in driving key metrics across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People - while helping shape a culture of continuous improvement and accountability on the shop floor.

The Role

• Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team
• Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs
• Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency
• Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team
• Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times
• Monitor and maintain your team's skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning
• Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred)
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs
• Comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety practices
• Capable of coaching and developing individuals at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal
• Organised, analytical, and IT literate
• Comfortable working rotating shifts across both days and nights

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,114 per annum
• 4-day working week (rotating shifts)
• Enhanced pension + maternity/paternity packages
• Life assurance cover
• Retail discounts & on-site company shop
• Strong learning and development culture
• Employee recognition programmes
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture

If you're a team-focused leader with a passion for driving performance and developing people - this could be a brilliant next step in your career