Production Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Peterborough is seeking a driven Production Manager to oversee Day Shift operations. The ideal candidate has a background in food manufacturing, excels in project management and team leadership, and is eager to contribute to the company’s growth. This position offers an opportunity for significant career progression and a chance to make a tangible impact on production processes.

Benefits

Opportunity for progression

Reward for hard work and innovation

Input that matters in decision making

Qualifications

• Experience in a Shift Manager or Production Manager role within food manufacturing.
• Proven leadership skills in driving team performance.
• Ability to implement KPIs and achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Lead Day Shift operations in a fast-growing food manufacturing business.
• Shape production processes and drive innovation on site.
• Ensure high standards and team performance.

Skills

Project management

LEAN principles application

Six Sigma (Green Belt or above)

People leadership

Job description

Production Manager - (FMCG)
Location: Peterborough
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000
Shift: Days
I'm working with a fantastic and fast-growing food manufacturing business that's on the lookout for a driven Production Manager to lead their Day Shift operations. This is a business on the rise - evolving, investing, and growing - and they need someone who's ready to grow with them.

What's in it for you?

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  A genuine opportunity to shape and drive production on site
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  A company where your input actually matters
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  Clear and tangible prospects for progression
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  A business that rewards hard work, innovation, and commitment

What do I need from you?

You've served your time in the food manufacturing trenches - ideally in a Shift Manager or Production Manager role - and you've got the scars (and success stories) to prove it. You're a natural people leader who knows how to bring the best out of a team, and you're confident embedding KPIs and high standards that deliver real results.
But we also want more than just a safe pair of hands.

Ideally, you'll also bring:

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  Solid project management experience - you know how to lead change, not just manage it
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  A strong LEAN toolkit - not just buzzwords, but real-world application
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  Six Sigma training (Green Belt or above is a bonus)
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  A proactive mindset with the desire to be part of a business that's going places

This role is for someone who wants to get stuck in, be part of the journey, and earn their stripes through impact - not just tenure.
If you're a current Shift Manager or Production Manager looking for a fresh challenge with serious growth potential, I want to hear from you.
Click the link below to apply, or contact Jake at The Collective Network for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).