Lead Production Manager - Lean (FMCG Packaging)

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Autonomy and impact

Lean/Kaizen involvement

Quality-driven FMCG environment

Job summary

Mailway Packaging Solutions is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee contract packing lines in a busy FMCG environment in Bradford. You will lead Team Leaders and shopfloor teams, drive Lean/Kaizen improvements, and ensure productivity, quality, hygiene and health & safety standards across multiple lines.

The role offers visibility, ownership and opportunities to influence KPIs and line performance within a growing packaging business. An energetic, results-driven leader will thrive.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Production Manager / Production Supervisor / Shift Production Manager / Operations Supervisor (or equivalent).
• Experience managing production lines to hit output targets and start-up times.
• Strong knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement / Kaizen practices and driving measurable improvements.
• Focus on quality, traceability, and reducing rejects.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, PPE compliance, and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and shopfloor teams while driving Lean / Kaizen improvements to boost efficiency, reduce rejects, and improve line performance.
• Oversee productivity, quality, hygiene and Health & Safety across multiple lines.
• Communicate daily figures and collaborate with other departments to remove bottlenecks.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Quality & Safety

Job description

Mailway Packaging Solutions is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee contract packing lines in a busy FMCG environment in Bradford. You will lead Team Leaders and shopfloor teams, drive Lean/Kaizen improvements, and ensure productivity, quality, hygiene and health & safety standards across multiple lines.

The role offers visibility, ownership and opportunities to influence KPIs and line performance within a growing packaging business. An energetic, results-driven leader will thrive.