Production Manager

Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for a forward-thinking organisation in Mansfield. The role includes operational leadership, team management, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in FMCG, strong leadership skills, and a drive for process improvements. This position offers a salary between £38,000 - £42,000 with a 4 on 4 off work schedule.

Qualifications

• Driven and focused to achieve company goals.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as a production supervisor or team leader.
• Desire to succeed in a forward-thinking company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet production targets.
• Coordinate workflow and resource allocation.
• Lead and develop team leaders.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Implement process improvements.

Skills

FMCG experience

Process improvements

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

Production Manager – Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
4 on 4 off days only
£38,000 - £42,000
We are supporting a forward‑thinking organisation based on the outskirts of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire with the recruitment of a production manager. This is a new position created as part of the company’s succession planning for the future. The production manager role plays a vital role in the company, fostering a people‑first environment where individuals are empowered, supported, and inspired to thrive.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of a busy production environment to ensure production targets are met efficiently and safely.
• Coordinate with Team Leaders to manage workflow, shift planning, and resource allocation. Monitor and optimise line performance, including packs per minute, packaging usage, checkweigher outputs and camera grading system.

Team Management

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders to maintain high performance and engagement.
• Build strong relationships with both shift teams and key business stakeholders.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support training and development plans.
• Ensure adequate cover and contingency planning for key roles during absences.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all production activities comply with BRC Global Standards and internal quality protocols.
• Work closely with QA to address non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain hygiene, traceability, and food safety standards across all production areas.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager on strategic initiatives and capital projects.
• Use data (e.g., checkweigher trends, downtime reports) to drive performance improvements.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide daily and weekly updates to the Operations Manager on KPIs, staffing, and issues.
• Liaise with HR and recruitment on staffing needs and onboarding of new team members.
• Represent the production team in cross‑functional meetings and audits.

Qualifications

• Driven and focused to achieve the company goals, an ideas person who is constantly looking at process improvements.
• Previous experience of working in FMCG would be helpful; need to be able to work in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.
• An implementor.
• Would suit a production supervisor/team leader looking for the next stage in their career; need to have the desire to succeed and achieve could alternately suit a current production manager who is looking for join a successful and forward‑thinking company.

Equal Opportunity

All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Freshstart Recruitment (K) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Please note that due to the high level of applications we are only able to contact you if short‑listed for this vacancy. If you have not been contacted within 3 days, then your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful.