Production Manager

Gregory Walker Associates; Crawford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Production Manager for their site in Lancashire. In this role, you will lead the operations strategy, drive key performance indicators, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in FMCG manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a passion for data-driven decision making. Join this successful business and play a crucial role in transforming production facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's operations strategy.
• Drive site KPIs for performance.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Job reference: GG/3964

Overview

Would you like to join one of the UK's leading food manufacturer? This a multi-billion pound business and, as Production Manager for their site in Lancashire, you will play a key role in transforming one of their new facilities. In this role, you will play a key role in deploying new systems and ways of working and transforming the culture of production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's operations strategy in line with the wider company's business plan.
• Drive site KPIs to achieve best‑in‑class performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
• Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of operational leaders and shift‑based colleagues.
• Champion HSE and Food Safety compliance, working closely with Technical and HSE functions.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to deliver measurable improvement in efficiency and performance.
• Promote data‑driven decision making and build operational excellence across all teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations (food experience ideal).
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing large, fast‑moving teams.
• Analytical and data‑driven, with a solid grasp of operational KPIs and performance systems.
• Excellent communicator who inspires collaboration across functions.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and people development.

Next Steps

To apply for this Production Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory at Gregory Walker quoting reference GG/3964.