Production Manager

b3 jobs; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production firm in Norfolk seeks a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and ensure efficiency. The ideal candidate will have FMCG experience, a degree in engineering, and a track record in optimizing processes. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits including Bupa healthcare, with working hours from 6:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Bupa healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or related sector.
• Hands-on engineering knowledge.
• Ability to track and analyze KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Oversee operations and manage resources.
• Drive efficiency and monitor productivity.
• Lead and train staff effectively.

Skills

FMCG manufacturing experience

Understanding of weight legislation

Data analysis and efficiency improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Production Manager

This company pride themselves in providing high-quality, efficient manufacturing services. With a commitment to innovation and staying ahead of industry trends and ingredients they are able to adopt new technologies and deliver standout products within their sector.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and legally compliant workplace.
• Oversee operations, schedule efficiently, manage resources/costs, and ensure on-time, high-quality output.
• Track KPIs, monitor productivity, analyse data, and drive efficiency, profitability, and process improvements.
• Lead and support staff, manage training and hiring, promote positive culture, and resolve issues quickly.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have FMCG manufacturing experience with an understanding of weight legislation.
• Degree educated, knowledge and understanding of engineering, ideally with hands on experience within a similar role.
• Proven experience in multi-stage manufacturing processes including processing or blending raw materials, and packing operations.

More details

The Production Manager job (ref:8951) is £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits according to your experience.

The site is based in Norfolk and is commutable from Diss, Kings Lynn, Ely, Fakenham, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, Thetford, Cambridge, Wisbech and surrounding areas.

The package includes Bupa healthcare and the working hours are Monday to Friday – 6:00am-3:00pm.

Alternate job titles - Food Production Manager | Production Team Manager | Head of Production | Manufacturing Manager | Production Coordinator | Food Industry Production Jobs