Lead Production Manager — Nutraceuticals & Lean Manufacturing

RecruitMe; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lincoln is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee operational excellence and team leadership. You will be responsible for production planning, quality assurance, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and demonstrable leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus potential

Company pension and benefit schemes

Generous holiday package

Career progression opportunities

Free secure parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Regular employee social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and similar regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver production schedules ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee enforcement of quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor the production team, driving performance objectives.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Food Science or Quality Management

Tools

ERP systems

TROPOS

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Lincoln is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee operational excellence and team leadership. You will be responsible for production planning, quality assurance, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and demonstrable leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development.