Production Manager - Dayshift

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a passionate and experienced Shift Production Manager for their expanding facility. This role involves overseeing production operations, managing a dedicated team, and driving improvements in quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in FMCG production and be a proven leader with knowledge of lean tools.

Benefits

10% Pension Matched

Career Progression Opportunities

Enhanced Family Leave

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing and FMCG environments.
• Proven record in driving production improvements.
• Inspirational in approach and management of people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations across the department ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Lead a team of technical operators and manage daily production.
• Drive performance improvements and coordinate development projects.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

FMCG Knowledge

Lean Tools Knowledge

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH Qualification

Job description

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• Location: Leeds / Wetherby / Harrogate corridor, easy motorway access
• Working pattern: Rotating Days, NO NIGHT SHIFT
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Client: Global FMCG Manufacturer

An excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Shift Production Manager to work a day shift.

Our client is a category leader in FMCG manufacturing. Their manufacturing facility is currently experiencing sustained expansion. To remain at the forefront of a highly competitive marketplace, an immediate opportunity has arisen for a proven production professional to manage a production area on the day shift.

• The Dayshift Production Manager will oversee all operations across the department, starting with safety, then optimise quality, line efficiency and delivery.
• Lead a team of technical operators via your direct reports of Production Area Leaders.
• Reporting directly to the Plant Manufacturing Manager, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing team, undertaking a diverse role with responsibility for controlling the movement of all raw materials through to finished goods in the factory.
• Acting as a change agent, you will be responsible for both the day-to-day management of technical and production professionals in your area, via your established management team.
• Coordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness

Qualifications & Requirements –Production Manager - Dayshift

• Ideally, with a considerable understanding of all areas of factory operations. Process, manufacturing, and packaging backgrounds are considered.
• You will also possess FMCG, Process or fast-paced manufacturing industry experience, with factory knowledge and understanding of the key drivers within an FMCG factory.
• You will be truly inspirational in your approach and management of people
• Have a proven record in driving improvements
• An IOSH/NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous
• A driven and can-do attitude
• Knowledge of lean tools

What we can offer – Production Manager - Dayshift

• Competitive salary and benefits package, 10% pension matched
• An opportunity to work with a family of employees on a mission to produce world-class consumer products
• Exposure to world-class process and manufacturing machinery
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Excellent pension and life assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [emailprotected]

Candidates who are currently a Production Shift Leader, Shift Manager, Shift Team Manager, FLM, Manufacturing Shift Leader, production supervisor, production team leader, or Production Area Manager, may be suitable for this position.