Production manager in Milton Keynes

Overview

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 night shift, drive performance, and inspire a team towards operational excellence.

This is your chance to be part of a growing, dynamic company where continuous improvement is the heartbeat of the operation. As Shift 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.

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
• 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