Production Manager - FMCG / Food Packing

The Thrive Hive; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Company Benefits

Job summary

A leading production company in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee a fast-paced, multi-line operation. You will ensure production efficiency, quality standards, and operational leadership across shifts. The ideal candidate has a strong background in labour productivity and working with automated systems. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 plus standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-line production operations.
• Strong background in labour efficiency and productivity improvement.
• Experience working with automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for production delivery and quality standards.
• Lead Shift Leaders and ensure production plans are delivered efficiently.
• Focus on labour efficiency and optimal machine performance.

Skills

Managing multi-line production operations

Labour efficiency improvement

Working with automated machinery

Decision-making

Data-driven processes

Leading cross-functional teams

Job description

PRODUCTION MANAGER – FMCG / FOOD PACKING

REFERENCE: IM26014

KEYWORDS: Production, Manager, Management, FMCG, Food, Product, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Factory, Planning, On Time In Full, OTIF, Labour, Materials, Productivity, Efficiency

THE COMPANY

Thrive are currently working with a fantastic company in Basingstoke who are looking to grow their team. They are an established and growing production operation whereas a production manager you will lead a four-line manufacturing and co-packing operation combining semi-automated and automated processes across two shifts.

This is a great opportunity for you to thrive in structured, fast-paced environment - taking pride in driving labour productivity, machine performance, and operational accountability.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for production delivery, quality standards, maintenance coordination, training compliance, and people leadership across the site’s sleeving and co-packing operation.

You will lead Shift Leaders, QA Operatives, Maintenance Technicians and Line Leaders, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time in full.

You will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and consistent production output across four production lines (semi-automated and automated) operating on two shift patterns. The role is heavily focused on labour efficiency, units per hour, and optimal machine performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, performance-driven operation where leadership, structure and measurable results are valued.

If you are an experienced Production Manager ready to take full operational ownership in a fast-paced environment, we would welcome your application.

THE PERSON

To succeed in this role you will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience managing multi-line production operations
• Strong background in labour efficiency and productivity improvement
• Experience working with automated machinery
• Confident decision-maker with strong operational presence
• Data-driven, process-focused and highly organised
• Experienced in leading supervisors and cross-functional teams

SALARY

£40,000 Base + Standard Company Benefits