Production Team Manager

Staffline; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Production Team Manager for daytime shifts. The successful candidate will oversee a production team, ensuring the efficient management of operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments such as FMCG or Pharmaceuticals. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a pension and discounts. Interested candidates should submit their CV to the specified email.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Company discount

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, Food and Drink, Automotive, Pharmaceutical or regulated fast‑paced manufacturing.
• Genuine interest in maximising production processes and high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and manufacturing teams, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations.
• Manage day-to-day technical and production operations.
• Drive change management and performance improvements in manufacturing.

Skills

Understanding of factory operations

Change management

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Planning and organising

Education

Graduate calibre

Job description

• Job Title: Production Team Manager - Dayshift
• 4 on 4 off 7am - 7pm, NO NIGHTS
• Location: Harrogate Knaresbrough A1 area, commutable from parts of Bradford, Wakefield, York, Wetherby, Leeds etc
• On-site production lead role on dayshift
• Pay Range: £35k - £38k Dayshift
• Bonus, excellent pension, overtime and benefits
• Contract Type: Permanent

Our client is renowned and admired FMCG multi‑site manufacturer, enjoying UK dominance and market‑leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Team Manager, working day shifts, NO NIGHTS.

Key Responsibilities – Production Team Manager – Dayshift

• A hands‑on production and manufacturing team lead, controlling the movement of all raw materials through to packaged finished goods in your area, planning and scheduling production to meet customer needs within quality, time and cost specifications
• You will manage a small team across several lines in a process and production area
• Responsible for both the day‑to‑day to day management of technical and production operations professionals in your area, via your established management team; as well as coordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness
• The role will involve a significant amount of Change Management in all areas of manufacturing, engineering and operations
• You will provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools

Qualifications & Requirements – Production Team Manager – Dayshift

• Ideally you will be of graduate calibre, with an understanding of all areas of factory operations. You will also possess FMCG, Food and Drink, Automotive, Pharmaceutical or regulated fast‑paced manufacturing industry experience
• You will have a genuine interest in maximising production processes and producing high quality consumer products
• You may be experienced in change management, CI, planning and organising factory improvement initiatives
• This could suit a high potential graduate in operations, engineering or related technical discipline or a proven production shift leader / Supervisor, hoping to take more responsibility for a leadership area role, on shift, operating with complete autonomy

What we can offer – Dayshift Production Team Manager

• Days Shift Work
• Work at a best‑in‑class, an award‑winning site
• Automated facility
• Excellent pension and benefits
• company discount
• Free onsite parking

For more information on this role, please contact James Forsyth or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Candidates who are currently a Shift Manager, Days Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Shift Leader, Production Team Supervisor, FLM, Frontline Manager, Area Production Manager, Shift Leader, Process Shift Manager, Packing Hall Leader, Packaging Manager, may be suitable for this position.

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