Manufacturing Manager

TIMI-MATIK; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading FMCG organization is seeking an ambitious Manufacturing Manager for its Stoke-on-Trent site. This high-profile leadership role involves overseeing over 100 production staff, ensuring safety and efficiency. The successful candidate will have proven experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include 25 days holiday, pension scheme, annual bonus, and electric car scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 10%

Annual bonus

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing or a regulated environment.
• Ability to drive improvements and manage CAPEX projects.
• Exceptional people leadership skills across large teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a large team, fostering culture of accountability.
• Own site KPIs and drive health and safety processes.
• Lead strategic impact and support long-term development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Health and safety management

Budget management

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

A market-leading FMCG organisation is seeking an ambitious Manufacturing Manager to take charge of its Stoke-on-Trent site and lead the manufacturing function through its next phase of growth. This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for over 100 production staff managed via two direct reports, where safety, efficiency and performance are at the heart of everything.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a large team, creating a culture built on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ownership of site KPIs
• Drive a proactive approach to health and safety, and ensure all processes are food-safe, reliable and effective.
• Work closely with engineering and technical colleagues
• Champion new initiatives that reduce costs, boost productivity and maintain exceptional product quality.

Strategic and Budget Responsibilities

Beyond day-to-day operations, the role carries significant strategic impact. The Manufacturing Manager will work with site, regional and national teams to share best practice, deliver business-critical projects and support long-term development plans. They will also hold direct responsibility for the manufacturing budget, combining financial control with a focus on value creation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience in food manufacturing or another fast-paced, highly regulated environment. They will be commercially astute, results-driven and resilient, with the ability to influence at all levels. A strong track record in driving improvements, leading change and managing CAPEX projects is essential, alongside exceptional people leadership skills and the ability to build capability across large teams. A degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related discipline would be an advantage.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme up to 10%, annual bonus and electric car scheme