Production Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Branston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited in Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Production Manager to own shift performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will lead a hands-on production team, drive improvements across productivity, quality, waste and labour efficiency, and work closely with Engineering and Technical teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

You will take accountability for targets in productivity, quality, cost and safety, analyze KPIs to identify

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production teams in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret KPIs and drive improvements.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of shift performance for productivity, quality, cost and safety.
• Analyse production data and KPIs to identify efficiency gains and waste reduction.
• Lead CI initiatives, trials and projects to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Technical teams to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.
• Monitor labour requirements and agency spend to ensure efficient shifts.
• Oversee GMP, SOP compliance and investigations into operational issues.
• Coach and develop Section Managers and production teams; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

People management

Data-driven

Continuous improvement

Operations leadership

Performance coaching

Job description

Production Manager

Lincolnshire

£54,000 - £56,000 (+Bonus)

I'm looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to take ownership of shift performance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on, roll up the sleeves leadership position for someone who can drive operational performance, develop people and deliver measurable improvements across productivity, quality, waste and labour efficiency.

You'll play a key role in shaping the production operation, working closely with Engineering, Technical and wider operational teams to improve performance and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role

Take full accountability for shift performance, ensuring production targets for productivity, quality, cost and safety are achieved.

Analyse production data and KPIs to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and maximise crop utilisation.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives, trials and projects to improve operational performance.

Work closely with Engineering and Technical teams to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.

Monitor labour requirements, agency spend and resource planning to ensure shifts are operating efficiently.

Oversee GMP, health & safety, SOP compliance and investigations into operational issues.

Lead, coach and develop Section Managers and wider production teams.

Conduct performance reviews, 1:1s and development plans, building a strong pipeline of future talent.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in aproduction leadership role within food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.

Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.

A data-driven approach, with the ability to interpret production KPIs and turn findings into tangible improvements.

Experience driving continuous improvement, reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.

Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, health & safety and quality standards.

A hands-on, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you're an experienced production leader looking for a role where you can genuinely influence performance, develop people and drive improvements, we'd like to hear from you