Production Manager - Dayshift

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer seeks an experienced Production Shift Manager to oversee day shift operations. This role involves optimizing production efficiency and leading a skilled team to drive improvements. The position offers competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work with advanced production technologies.

Benefits

10% pension matched

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced family/maternity/parental leave

Long Service Awards

Exposure to world-class machinery

Qualifications

• Significant experience in factory operations, particularly in FMCG or fast-paced environments.
• Proven record in driving improvements and managing technical teams.
• Inspirational leadership with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations across the Production department, focusing on safety and efficiency.
• Lead a team of technical operators through direct reports.
• Manage the movement of raw materials through to finished goods.

Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Knowledge of Lean Tools

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

Job Description:

• Job Title: Production Shift Manager
• 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.