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