Production Manager

Gap Personnel; Honiton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company near Exeter is seeking a Production Manager to lead a motivated team and drive operational excellence. This full-time role offers a work-life balance with no weekend or shift work. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG production management and a strong focus on health and safety compliance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in food, drink, or FMCG production management.
• Track record of getting the best from your team.
• HACCP and BRCGS compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire production teams to meet output and quality standards.
• Work across departments to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

People-first leadership

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong health and safety knowledge

FMCG production management experience

Job description

Overview

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

Near Exeter | £50,000-55,000 + benefits | Full-time, permanent, Monday–Friday (no shifts, no weekends)

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Where you can lead a talented team in a business that’s already thriving — and still growing?

This well-established manufacturer near Exeter is going from strength to strength. With a loyal customer base, a great reputation, and a close-knit team, they’re now looking for a Production Manager who can keep things running smoothly while helping shape the next stage of their success story.

What makes this role different

• A winning team: You’ll be joining an experienced, motivated group who genuinely enjoy working together.
• Plenty of variety: From supporting NPD runs to improving efficiencies on existing lines, no two days look alike.
• Work-life balance: Monday to Friday role, no weekend work, and no shifts.
• A stable, successful business: Already well-respected in the market, with ongoing investment in people and factory.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and inspiring production teams, ensuring output, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.
• Working with colleagues across Technical, Engineering, and Planning to deliver on time, in full.
• Spotting opportunities to make processes slicker, smarter, and safer — with Kaizen/CI experience a real advantage.
• Keeping a keen eye on KPIs around yield, waste, and efficiency — and celebrating wins with the team.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in food, drink, or FMCG production management.
• A people-first approach to leadership, with a track record of getting the best from your team.
• Strong H&S and compliance knowledge (HACCP, BRCGS).
• A continuous improvement mindset — Kaizen, Lean, or similar would be an advantage.
• Resilience, positivity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why join

• A successful business with a great reputation.
• A team that works hard, supports each other, and enjoys what they do.
• The freedom to shape your role and make a visible impact.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to develop.
• No weekends, no shifts — your evenings and weekends are your own.

Ready for the next step in your career? Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.