Production Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food & drink manufacturing company in Thetford is seeking an experienced Production Manager. This role involves leading a production team, driving performance, and implementing continuous improvements. The ideal candidate has a background in FMCG and strong people management skills. This position offers an annual salary of up to £60,000 and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Autonomy in decision-making

Opportunities for progression

Supportive business environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role within FMCG.
• Strong people management skills to drive team performance.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a motivated production team, ensuring daily targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver production strategies.
• Solve problems directly on the shop floor.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

People management

Job description

Overview

Production Manager – Thetford | up to £60,000 per year

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.

What’s in it for you

• 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.

What we’re looking for

• 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.