Production Manager

The Collective Network; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Production Manager to inspire a motivated production team and enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in FMCG leadership, strong people management skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role offers the autonomy to implement ideas and clear progression opportunities as the company expands.

Benefits

Autonomy to make decisions

Opportunities for progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager (or similar leadership) role within FMCG.
• Strong people management skills - you know how to get the best out of a team.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a motivated production team, ensuring daily targets are hit.
• Driving continuous improvement across quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Working closely with senior leadership to shape and deliver production strategies.
• Rolling up your sleeves to solve problems on the shop floor.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Production Manager • Thetford • Up to £60,000

We're working with an SME food & drink manufacturer who are on the lookout for a Production Manager to lead their production & packaging operation. Within this role you'll need to inspire the team, and drive performance across their busy factory. If you are a strong problem solver, can provide impact and grow sustainable change, this one could be for you.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a motivated production team, ensuring daily targets are hit.
• Driving continuous improvement across quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Working closely with senior leadership to shape and deliver production strategies.
• Rolling up your sleeves to solve problems on the shop floor.

Benefits

• The autonomy to make decisions and put your ideas into practice.
• A growing, ambitious business where you won't be "just a number."
• Clear opportunities to progress as the company continues its expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager (or similar leadership) role within FMCG.
• Strong people management skills - you know how to get the best out of a team.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and commercially astute.