Manufacturing Production Manager

167 Solutions; Grays; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded cosmetic manufacturing start-up in Essex is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Production Manager to oversee daily production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety and efficiency while meeting production targets. This hands-on leadership role requires strong production management experience ideally in the cosmetics or personal care sector. Competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 offered, with the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production management, particularly in cosmetics or personal care.
• Strong leadership skills with hands-on experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure targets are met.
• Maintain quality and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.

Skills

Production management

Efficiency improvement

Quality control

Job description

Manufacturing Production Manager

Location : Essex

Salary : £50,000£70,000

Employment Type : Full-time, On-site

Recruiter : 167 Solutions Ltd

About the Client

167 Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-funded, fast-growing cosmetic and skincare manufacturing start-up operating a modern production facility in the UK. The business delivers high-quality cosmetic and personal care products through OEM and ODM manufacturing , supporting both UK and international brand partners.

With strong investment backing and ambitious growth plans, the company is now seeking an experienced Manufacturing Production Manager to play a key role in scaling production operations, improving efficiency, and embedding robust manufacturing standards.

The Role

As Manufacturing Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising day-to-day production operations within the manufacturing facility. You will ensure production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and regulatory requirements. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong production management experience in a cosmetics or personal care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations, ensuring output…