At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality while driving performance improvements.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG company committed to innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible work options, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career growth and well-stocked kitchens.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and team development.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading large teams and knowledge of manufacturing operations required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to lead manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, ensuring safe, high‑quality and cost‑effective production while driving performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale and productivity. The role embeds continuous improvement, develops team capability and leverages digital tools, ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, environmental and ethical standards through strong governance and cross‑functional collaboration.
The role requires safe, compliant operations, audit‑ready standards, product quality, and right‑first‑time performance. Production plans are delivered through effective scheduling and constraint management, improving OEE, productivity and operational efficiency. The leader controls costs, reduces waste, improves material yield, partners with Engineering to maximise uptime and asset performance, and drives sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
Additional responsibilities include leading, coaching and developing high‑performing teams and future talent, fostering an inclusive, engaged and performance‑driven culture, using data and digital tools for decision‑making, delivering site projects, upgrades and operational change, maintaining robust governance, documentation and contractor compliance, collaborating cross‑functionally to manage risk, supporting long‑term site strategy and capability building, and enabling innovation, product transfers and growth opportunities.
Key Know‑How
- Experience leading large teams (>6 shift managers, 100+ front‑line teams & engineers).
- Change Leadership – collaborate and influence across Planning, Engineering, Quality/Technical, H&S, Procurement, NPD and Logistics to resolve constraints, manage risk and deliver shared outcomes.
- Commercial Awareness – exposure to customer and finance interface.
- In‑depth knowledge of manufacturing operations (FMCG manufacturing experience).
- Knowledge of HSE and food safety & quality requirements.
- Proven track record of continuous improvement within a previous role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and car allowance.
- Annual bonus (10%).
- Double‑matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us) and annual salary review.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus up to 5 additional days purchaseable.
- Healthcare plan.
- Discounted Weetabix products.
- Continued investment in personal development.
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership).
- Flexible work opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Additional time off for fertility treatment and neonatal care.
- Working parents support group.
- Fully stocked kitchens.
Manufacturing Manager in Burton Latimer employer: PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)
Intapp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the accounting and consulting sectors across EMEA. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Intapp provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching, ensuring that team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's strategic vision. The culture is built on accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Contact Details:
PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) Recruitment Team
