Manufacturing Manager

SJS Recruitment; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager in Carmarthenshire. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG manufacturing, focusing on driving plant performance, safety, and quality. Key responsibilities include developing improvement strategies, implementing lean practices, and fostering a collaborative culture. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for continuous improvement will be provided.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a manufacturing leadership role within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive plant performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site improvement strategy in line with business objectives.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimise performance and output.
• Drive performance across the site while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Manager

£Negotiable, £40-45k as a guide + bonus • Carmarthenshire

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Manager with a strong background in FMCG manufacturing? Do you have a passion for driving plant performance, safety and quality standards across site?

We're looking for a candidate with significant experience in a manufacturing leadership role within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive plant performance, safety and quality. Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with cross-functional teams to create a proactive, quality-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site improvement strategy in line with business objectives.
• Be strategic and hands-on, developing site processes and the team by embedding lean manufacturing practices to optimise performance and output.
• Drive performance across the site and embed a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld in every aspect of production.
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration; work with cross-functional teams to support the site's journey of continuous improvement and planned CAPEX initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong track record in FMCG, food, or drink manufacturing with experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive plant performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills; able to work closely with cross-functional teams to create a proactive, quality-driven culture.

What We Offer / Additional Notes

Joining the team means being part of an organisation on a journey of continuous improvement with significant CAPEX planned; you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the business.

Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. If you are not contacted within 5 working days, this indicates your application was not successful. We are happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us.