Production Manager

The Collective Network; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food & drink manufacturer in Thetford is looking for a Production Manager to inspire and lead their production team. This role involves driving performance, implementing change, and collaborating closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role within FMCG, with strong people management skills and a solutions-focused mindset. Opportunities for career growth and autonomy in decision-making are provided.

Benefits

Autonomy in decision-making

Growth opportunities

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.
• Solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

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

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your ideas are valued, your leadership makes a difference, and your career can grow alongside the business – we’d love to hear from you.