Production Manager

Production Manager

Location:

Milton Keynes
Salary: £65,000 + Benefits
Industry: FMCG / Food
Are you a driven Production Manager ready to lead from the front? Join a thriving, fast-paced food manufacturing business where your impact won't go unnoticed. We're looking for a results-focused leader to take charge of the site , driving performance, and inspire a team towards operational excellence.

The Opportunity:

This is your chance to be part of a growing, dynamic company where continuous improvement is the heartbeat of the operation. As the Production Manager, you'll play a critical role in shaping the site's future, with real opportunities for career progression and development.
You'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team in a chilled, high-risk food production environment. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll oversee a team of 4 direct reports and lead a wider team of up to 150. Your mission? Maximise efficiency, maintain high standards, and drive a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop your team - mentor, motivate, and manage
Drive performance through KPI tracking and improvement initiatives
Handle shift-level operational challenges and escalate as needed
Support strategic plans to optimise site performance
Embed Lean Manufacturing practices: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban
Deliver on budget, cost control, and productivity targets
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food safety regulations
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high standards
What You'll Bring:
Proven leadership in FMCG or food manufacturing, preferably in chilled, high-risk environments
Strong understanding of raw material to finished product processes
A track record of successfully managing teams in high-pressure environments
Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies
Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
Confidence to chair meetings and drive team engagement
Health & Safety and auditing experience
Self-starting, hands-on attitude with the ability to work at pace
Why Join?
This business is not standing still. With big growth plans and a focus on building future leadership from within, now is the perfect time to come on board. If you're ambitious, resilient, and ready to lead a team through the next stage of operational excellence - we want to hear from you.
Commutable from:
Luton, Dunstable, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard, Bicester, Banbury