Production Manager

Job reference: GG/3964

Overview

Would you like to join one of the UK\’s leading food manufacturer? This a multi-billion pound business and, as Production Manager for their site in Lancashire, you will play a key role in transforming one of their new facilities. In this role, you will play a key role in deploying new systems and ways of working and transforming the culture of production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site\’s operations strategy in line with the wider company\’s business plan.
• Drive site KPIs to achieve best‑in‑class performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
• Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of operational leaders and shift‑based colleagues.
• Champion HSE and Food Safety compliance, working closely with Technical and HSE functions.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to deliver measurable improvement in efficiency and performance.
• Promote data‑driven decision making and build operational excellence across all teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations (food experience ideal).
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing large, fast‑moving teams.
• Analytical and data‑driven, with a solid grasp of operational KPIs and performance systems.
• Excellent communicator who inspires collaboration across functions.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and people development.

Next Steps

To apply for this Production Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory at Gregory Walker quoting reference GG/3964.