Location: Bury, Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000 Shifts: 4 days per week, 1 week of days and 1 week of nights rotating (usually Monday-Thursday but flexible) We're working with a leading food manufacturer in the Manchester area who are on the lookout for a strong Production Team Manager to join their production team. This is a people-first, performance-driven role focused on leading a team within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll support the Manufacturing Shift Lead in driving key metrics across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People - while helping shape a culture of continuous improvement and accountability on the shop floor. The Role: Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times Monitor and maintain your team’s skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals What We're Looking For: Experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred) Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs Comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety practices Capable of coaching and developing individuals at all levels Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal Organised, analytical, and IT literate Comfortable working rotating shifts across both days and nights What’s On Offer: Competitive salary of £40,114 per annum 4-day working week (rotating shifts) Enhanced pension maternity/paternity packages Life assurance cover Retail discounts & on-site company shop Strong learning and development culture Employee recognition programmes Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture If you're a team-focused leader with a passion for driving performance and developing people - this could be a brilliant next step in your career.