Senior Site Production Manager - 24/7 FMCG & Lean Leader

The Oval Partnership; Broadwindsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oval Partnership is seeking a Site Production Manager for a European Food Group at a factory on the Somerset-Dorset border. You will lead a high-speed, 24/7 operation, directing a shop-floor team to meet daily targets while embedding Lean tools to cut waste and improve yields.

Reporting to the Site Director, you will drive safety, quality, and allergen controls, develop frontline leaders, and champion continuous improvement across the site’s operations.

Qualifications

• FMCG experience in production/operations leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage and develop frontline leaders.
• Analytical skills using manufacturing metrics and ERP data to improve throughput.
• Experience driving change with SMED, RCA and DMAIC techniques.
• Calm, collaborative leadership focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7 production across multiple shifts to meet targets.
• Oversee shop-floor teams and drive world-class manufacturing standards.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture on the manufacturing floor.
• Oversee end-to-end production lines, optimise OEE and maintain quality/allergen controls.
• Embed Lean principles (5S, Kaizen) to reduce waste and improve yields.

Skills

FMCG Leadership

People Management

Data Analytics

Lean Methods

Collaborative Leadership

Tools

SMED

RCA

DMAIC

Job description

The Oval Partnership is seeking a Site Production Manager for a European Food Group at a factory on the Somerset-Dorset border. You will lead a high-speed, 24/7 operation, directing a shop-floor team to meet daily targets while embedding Lean tools to cut waste and improve yields.

Reporting to the Site Director, you will drive safety, quality, and allergen controls, develop frontline leaders, and champion continuous improvement across the site’s operations.