Manufacturing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee production at their Glasgow facility. This role requires a hands-on leader with a solid background in food manufacturing and familiarity with lean principles. Key responsibilities include managing operations, driving performance targets, and mentoring production teams to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager in food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills and track record in developing teams.
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines.
• Drive safety, quality, and performance targets.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Food Safety

Data Analysis

Education

Six Sigma Certification

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Glasgow

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Overview:

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee and improve production operations at their Glasgow facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally with exposure to lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple production lines
• Drive safety, quality, and performance targets in line with site KPIs
• Implement and embed lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency
• Manage and mentor shift managers and production teams
• Monitor and control departmental budgets and resources
• Collaborate with engineering, technical, and planning teams to ensure smooth operations
• Lead site initiatives in continuous improvement and OEE tracking

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager role within food manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma (certification desirable)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and site H&S practices
• Ability to analyse production data and implement improvement plans

For more information about this vacancy, please apply.

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