Manufacturing Manager (Oldham)

Northwood; Shaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to drive operational excellence and lead high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Production Management experience, a Green Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, and a hands-on approach to team leadership. This role includes responsibilities in training, process improvement, and maintaining audit standards, offering significant opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Various discounts (food, retail, gyms)

Wellness programmes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' Production Management experience in FMCG.
• Experience in leading change/transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across Production.
• Support training and development of colleagues.
• Promote lean manufacturing tools for process improvement.
• Maximise productivity and minimize waste.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Improvement-focused mindset

Resilience

People management

Education

People management qualifications (ILM/CMI)

Green Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Ready to lead and succeed in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment? As Manufacturing Manager, you'll drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams across Production, CI and Operations Training, as well as fostering a culture of zero-harm by choice.

You'll foster a supportive, high-energy culture across our 24/5 (3-shift operation) setting standards, driving results, and developing our talent every step of the way.

About the Role

At Northwood Hygiene Products, your day begins with a clear focus: leading with humility, embedding a culture of compliance, and zero-harm by choice, and ensuring shifts are well-resourced and ready to roll.

Continuous Improvement

you will promote and utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques, integrating these across the site.

Communication

You will liaise closely with Shift Managers and the CI Manager to maximise productivity, minimise waste, and manage costs from waste control and labour, to materials and consumables. You will also be a key partner to the Engineering Manager, ensuring alignment on planned maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

Process & People Development

You will support and promote the training and development of colleagues, enriching knowledge, skills, and capability to ensure a multi-skilled team.

You will be taking a leading role in supporting the site in effectively maintaining audit standards relating to BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and SMETA Sedex.

Your progression pathway

You’ll occasionally deputise for the Site Manager, gaining direct exposure to broader leadership responsibilities. From overseeing multiple areas including manufacturing, P&L and budgets, and people management, this role will position you well as a candidate for future senior roles within the business.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

We are looking for a commercially-minded and people-centred leader, resilient, results-driven, and committed to empowering a team.

• A hands-on approach and willingness to support a busy team
• A improvement-focused growth mindset
• At least 5 years' Production Management experience within FMCG Manufacturing environments
• Green Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
• People management qualifications, e.g. ILM/CMI
• Demonstrable experience in delivering a significant change/transformation project

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience as a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager or Operations Manager!

Recruitment Process

Should you be shortlisted, you will receive an email from TalentCentral SHL with an invitation to complete our candidate assessment. This will ensure we can accurately evaluate your competencies and skills. If you require any adjustments to complete the online assessment, please get in touch.