Production Manager

Adecco; Lenham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days holiday

Company pension

Training and development

Free parking

Long service awards

Social events

No Bank Holiday working

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Production Manager to lead a team of Shift Leaders and production staff in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment in Mid-Kent. This role focuses on developing people, raising performance standards and building leadership capability to support ambitious growth plans.

We are seeking a strong people leader with proven experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing, able to drive accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-management experience in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Strong coaching and development mindset.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Shift Leaders and production teams.
• Drive ownership, accountability and continuous improvement culture.
• Drive operational performance, productivity and KPI achievement.
• Ensure compliance with BRC, food safety and H&S standards.
• Support production planning and customer order fulfilment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams.
• Contribute to ERP and business-improvement projects.
• Develop talent and succession plans for future leadership.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

ERP implementation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager

Mid-Kent | £43,000 - £48,000 + 5% Bonus

Are you a strong people leader looking for an opportunity to shape culture, build leadership capability and drive performance within a growing FMCG manufacturing business?

Adecco is recruiting for a Production Manager to lead a team of Shift Leaders and production staff within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a highly visible leadership role focused on developing people, improving accountability and supporting ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Shift Leaders and production teams
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
• Drive operational performance, productivity and KPI achievement
• Ensure compliance with BRC, food safety and health & safety standards
• Support production planning and customer order fulfilment
• Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams
• Contribute to business improvement projects, including ERP implementation
• Develop talent and succession plans to strengthen future leadership capability

About You

• Proven leadership experience within food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Experience leading teams across shift-based operations
• Passion for developing others and raising performance standards
• Knowledge of BRC, quality and compliance requirements
• Continuous improvement mindset with a hands-on leadership approach
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities

Package & Benefits

• £43,000 - £48,000 salary (flexible for the right candidate)
• Up to 5% performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 5 additional days
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Free parking
• Long service awards
• Company social events and team celebrations
• No Bank Holiday working

If you're a people-first leader who enjoys coaching teams, driving accountability and creating a high-performing culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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