Production Manager

Nestle; Narberth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Production Manager for their site in Narberth, Pembrokeshire. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership experience in FMCG production, focusing on driving continuous improvement and managing a team. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards, maintaining health & safety, and fostering team development. This role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including a car allowance and comprehensive health cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Comprehensive pension scheme

Private medical and health cover

25 days holiday plus 12 flex days

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a leadership role in an FMCG production environment.
• People management and development experience.
• Experience with TPM and Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to gain stakeholder buy-in across the business.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence and operational reviews.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Manage production to meet quality and compliance standards.
• Engage and empower the production team.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

People management

Change management

Effective communication

Health & Safety (H&S)

Job description

Overview

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for driving continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our UK Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage team at our Princes Gate site in Narberth, Pembrokeshire. As a leading bottler of premium mineral and local waters, our purpose is to unlock the regenerative power of water to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Drive Manufacturing Excellence.
• Ensure that the health & safety culture and conditions for a safe working environment are constantly part of the manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality (compliance), on time, and meeting consumer expectations.
• Manage production effectively through operational reviews and use standard routines to ensure sustainable results and drive continuous improvement to deliver breakthrough results.
• Ensure development of department team and staff – through engaging and empowering people, performance management, career development, succession planning and coaching.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a leadership role in an operational role within a complex, fast‑paced FMCG production environment.
• People management and development experience including employee relations.
• Experience of TPM and Lean manufacturing is essential.
• You will be a credible, approachable and strong character – able to gain the buy‑in of key stakeholders on site and across the wider business and flex your style depending on the audience.
• Experience managing change programmes.
• Strong belief in the importance of H&S within manufacturing/engineering.
• Ability to ensure smooth operation through effective staff management.
• Ability to communicate across all levels and work on own initiative.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£50,000 – £55,000 per annum).
• Car allowance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Private medical and health cover.
• 25 days holiday plus an additional 12 flex days.
• Real focus on personal development and growth.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunity for all. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages embraces a diversity of people and is an equal opportunities employer. We make every effort to ensure that all members of our workforce feel respected, and we offer a flexible, supportive working environment to help each individual reach their full potential.