Production Manager (Oldham)

Northwood Hygiene Products; Shaw; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Production Manager to lead and succeed in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, at least 5 years of Production Management experience, and a Green Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, promoting team development, supporting audit standards, and utilizing lean manufacturing techniques. A range of benefits including company pension and wellness programs are offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, and leisure

Wellness programmes

Early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' Production Management experience within FMCG Manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in leading teams and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and lead high-performing teams in production.
• Promote lean manufacturing tools and techniques across the site.
• Support training and development of colleagues to ensure a multi-skilled team.
• Maintain audit standards related to BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and SMETA Sedex.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Production management

Green Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Ready to lead and succeed in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?

As Production Manager, you'll drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams within Production as well as fostering a culture of zero-harm by choice. You'll foster a supportive, high-energy culture across our 24 / 5 (3-shift operation) setting standards, driving results, and developing our talent every step of the way.

About the Role

At Northwood Hygiene Products, your day begins with a clear focus: leading with humility, embedding a culture of compliance, and zero-harm by choice, and ensuring shifts are well-resourced and ready to roll.

Continuous Improvement

you will promote and utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques, integrating these across the site.

Communication is crucial

you will liaise closely with Shift Managers and the CI Manager to maximise productivity, minimise waste, and manage costs from waste control and labour, to materials and consumables.

Process & People Development

You will support and promote the training and development of colleagues, enriching knowledge, skills, and capability to ensure a multi-skilled team.

You will be taking a leading role in supporting the site in effectively maintaining audit standards relating to BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and SMETA Sedex.

Your progression pathway

From overseeing multiple areas including manufacturing, P&L and budgets, and people management, this role will position you well as a candidate for future senior roles within the business.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

We are looking for a commercially-minded and people-centred leader, resilient, results-driven, and committed to empowering a team.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A hands-on approach and willingness to support a busy team
• A improvement-focused growth mindset
• At least 5 years' Production Management experience within FMCG Manufacturing environments
• Green Belt or Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt
• Demonstrable experience in delivering a significant change / transformation project

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience as a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager or Operations Manager!