Production Manager

Production Manager Salary: Up to £60,000 + 10% Guaranteed Bonus Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing An ambitious, fast-growing food manufacturing business is seeking a dynamic and people-focused Production Manager to lead a large, high-performing production team through an exciting phase of growth and continuous improvement. This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact. The Opportunity The Production Manager will take full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading up to 100 colleagues and driving best-in-class standards across safety, quality, efficiency and team development. Key Responsibilities * Lead and embed a zero-harm Health & Safety culture * Deliver all manufacturing KPIs across output, waste, quality and service * Drive continuous improvement through LEAN and CI methodologies * Ensure food safety, GMP and audit readiness at all times * Lead quality performance and complaint reduction * Oversee the introduction of new products from trial to launch * Improve equipment reliability in partnership with Engineering and TPM * Maintain service levels consistently above 99% * Control material variance and drive waste to near zero * Develop clear standards, structure, training and succession within the team * Lead performance management, appraisals and ongoing coaching * Ensure full compliance with H&S, Food Safety, Legal and Quality standards The Person * Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Leader in FMCG manufacturing * Strong people leadership experience within high-volume manufacturing * Well-versed in LEAN / Continuous Improvement * Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills * Strong understanding of food safety, GMP and quality systems * Commercially and financially aware * Confident communicator at all levels of the business * Highly organised, driven and adaptable Why This Role? * Salary up to £60,000 plus 10% guaranteed bonus * Long-term career progression in a growing, well-invested business * High-impact leadership role with real autonomy * Supportive, people-focused culture with strong development pathways