Manufacturing Manager

Morgan Gray; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 10%

Annual bonus

Electric car scheme

Job summary

A market-leading FMCG organization seeks an ambitious Manufacturing Manager in Stoke-on-Trent to oversee a large team and drive safety and production efficiency. The role demands proven leadership in food manufacturing, with strategic responsibilities and a focus on continuous improvement. Competitive salary plus benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing or another fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Skills in driving change and managing CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a large team, creating a culture of improvement.
• Ownership of site KPIs and health & safety.
• Champion initiatives that enhance productivity and quality.
• Champion initiatives that reduce costs, boost productivity and maintain excellence.
• Manage the manufacturing budget and balance cost control with value creation.

Skills

Leadership experience in food manufacturing

Strong track record in driving improvements

Exceptional people leadership skills

Commercially astute

People leadership

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

A market-leading FMCG organisation seeks an ambitious Manufacturing Manager to lead the Stoke-on-Trent site and the manufacturing function through its next phase of growth. This high-profile leadership role oversees over 100 production staff via two direct reports, with safety, efficiency and performance at the core.

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, ensuring 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.

Beyond day-to-day operations, the role carries 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, balancing financial control with value creation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing or another fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Commercially astute, results-driven and resilient, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong track record in driving improvements, leading change and managing CAPEX projects.
• Exceptional people leadership skills and the ability to build capability across large teams.
• A degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related discipline (advantage).

Salary and benefits: This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme up to 10%, annual bonus and electric car scheme.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing