Production Manager - FMCG Manufacturing Leader

Natures Aid; Preston; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension scheme 8%

Paid annual leave

Life Assurance 4X salary

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Natures Aid in Kirkham, Preston is seeking a Production Manager to own the manufacturing, packing and cleaning operations, driving high‑performance output while upholding GMP standards.

You will lead a production team, manage data-driven improvements, and drive Lean initiatives, health & safety, and investment plans for new machinery and facilities. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative stakeholder management across the site.

Competenze

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role in manufacturing.
• Experience in tablet compression / encapsulation or FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering productivity, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safety culture.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean principles.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and resource management.
• Effective problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.

Mansioni

• Drive high-performing manufacturing operations meeting targets on volume, yield, efficiency and quality.
• Lead by example with a proactive, problem-solving mindset across departments.
• Analyze production data to improve OEE and solve issues using RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone.
• Lead and develop a strong production team with performance reviews and development plans.
• Manage day-to-day people management, attendance and holidays while upholding values.
• Champion health & safety and ensure robust risk assessments and GEMBA activity.

Conoscenze

Production leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Health & safety expertise

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Descrizione del lavoro

Natures Aid in Kirkham, Preston is seeking a Production Manager to own the manufacturing, packing and cleaning operations, driving high‑performance output while upholding GMP standards.

You will lead a production team, manage data-driven improvements, and drive Lean initiatives, health & safety, and investment plans for new machinery and facilities. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative stakeholder management across the site.