Production Manager (FMCG / Nights)

Alexander Steele; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is managing the recruitment of a Production Manager for a large, fast-paced FMCG manufacturer based in West Yorkshire. This key leadership role oversees the full night-time manufacturing operation (6pm–6am), leading a team of 25–30 and acting as the operations on-shift contact for the wider site.

You will own safety, quality, output targets and drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in fast-paced FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing 20+ people on night shift or similar.
• Proven ability to drive health & safety, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the night-time production operation (6pm–6am).
• Lead and develop a 25–30 strong production team.
• Act as the on-shift operational decision-maker.
• Monitor production metrics: output, waste, downtime and quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and other functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Ensure clear handovers and effective shift communication.

Skills

People leadership

Night shift management

Manufacturing operations

Health & Safety

Continuous improvement

Job description

Production Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Night Shift | 6pm-6am

Alexander Steele Recruitment is managing the recruitment of a Production Manager for a large, fast-paced and highly successful FMCG manufacturer based in West Yorkshire.

This is a key leadership position, responsible for the full manufacturing operation throughout the night, managing a team of approximately 25-30 people and acting as the main point of contact for the wider operation during the shift.

The Role

• Take full ownership of the production operation throughout the night shift, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency and output targets are achieved.
• Lead and develop a team of 25-30 production employees, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Act as the key operational decision-maker on shift, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Monitor performance across production, waste, downtime, quality and labour.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and consistently look for opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure strong communication and effective handovers between shifts.

Shift Pattern - 6pm-6am

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday

About You

You will have previous experience managing production teams within a fast-paced FMCG, food, beverage or similar manufacturing environment, ideally with experience leading teams of 20+.

You will be a confident and hands-on leader, comfortable taking ownership of an operation, making decisions independently and maintaining high standards across Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful FMCG business in a key leadership position with genuine responsibility for the operation