Production Manager

The Sterling Choice; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Suffolk is looking for a Production Manager who can enhance production processes and lead teams effectively. Your role will involve ensuring top quality standards while driving efficiency and fostering a dynamic workplace culture. Candidates should have experience in complex manufacturing environments and possess strong leadership skills. Relocation options available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or other complex, step-by-step manufacturing.
• Proven record of leading teams in regulated environments (BRC, ISO or similar).
• Leadership that gets people on board because they want to, not just because they have to.
• Cool-headed under pressure, practical, and ready to get involved directly when needed.
• Commercial mindset understanding how line activities impact the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams on the factory floor to maintain safety, schedule, and quality.
• Safeguarding standards for top quality products.
• Identifying leaner, smarter working methods.
• Creating an atmosphere of energy and pride in the workplace.
• Monitoring spend, efficiency, and output.

Job description

Overview

Most job ads for Production Managers are stuffed with clichés. This one isn't.

This role is about taking charge of production in a business where pace and precision aren’t optional extras — they’re the foundation. It’s intricate, fast-moving, and it needs someone who’s more than just a planner with a loud voice. You’ll be the person who makes sure operations don’t just keep going — they keep getting better.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the teams on the factory floor — from mixing to filling — to keep everything safe, seamless and on schedule.
• Safeguarding standards so products are consistently top quality, not just polished up for an audit.
• Identifying leaner, smarter ways of working and making sure they become part of daily life.
• Creating an atmosphere where people bring energy and pride to their work.
• Keeping tabs on spend, efficiency and output so performance stays strong.
• Working hand-in-hand with other departments so the whole operation feels joined up and customers get what they're promised.

What you'll need

• Experience in FMCG or other complex, step-by-step manufacturing.
• A proven record of leading teams in regulated environments (BRC, ISO or similar).
• Leadership that gets people on board because they want to, not just because they have to.
• Cool-headed under pressure, practical, and ready to get involved directly when needed.
• A commercial mindset — understanding how what happens on the line impacts the bigger picture.

Why this job?

• Because you won’t just be managing — you’ll be making things sharper, faster and better.
• Because variety is built in: no two weeks look the same.
• Because you'll be part of a growing company that welcomes change instead of resisting it.

Location

Based in Suffolk. You'll need to be within reach — or open to relocating