Dayshift Production Manager
Posted on May 28th, 2025
Knaresborough
£42,000 - £48,000 per annum
Type of Job: Permanent
Job Title: Dayshift Production Manager
Location: North Yorkshire, A1, commutable from North Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and York areas
Pay Range: £42k - £48k Target range
Contract Type: Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Shift Production Manager to work a days-based pattern with no nights.
Our client is a category leader in FMCG manufacturing. Their manufacturing facility is currently experiencing sustained expansion and business growth, and to remain at the forefront of a highly competitive marketplace, an immediate opportunity has arisen for a proven production professional to manage a production area on dayshift 4 on 4 off.
Key Responsibilities – Dayshift Production Manager
1. The Dayshift Production Manager will oversee all operations across the department starting with safety then to optimise quality, line efficiency and delivery
2. Lead a team of technical operators via your direct reports of Production Area Leaders
3. Reporting directly into the Plant Manager, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing team, undertaking a diverse role with responsibility for controlling the movement of all raw materials through to finished goods in the factory
4. Acting as a change agent, you will be responsible for both the day-to-day management of technical and production professionals in your area, via your established management team
5. Co-ordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness
6. Provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools
Qualifications & Requirements – Dayshift Production Manager
7. Ideally with a considerable understanding of all areas of factory operations. Process, manufacturing, and packaging backgrounds considered
8. You will also possess FMCG, Process or fast paced manufacturing industry experience, with factory knowledge and understanding of the key drivers within an FMCG factory
9. You will be truly inspirational in your approach and management of people
10. Have a proven record in driving improvements
11. IOSH/NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous
12. A driven and can-do attitude
13. Knowledge of lean tools
14. Passion and driven to create a culture based on delivering on time in full
15. A hands-on leader
What we can offer – Dayshift Production Manager
16. Continuous development programme
17. Competitive salary and benefits package
18. An opportunity to work with a family of employees on a mission to produce world class consumer products
19. Exposure to world class process and manufacturing machinery
20. Career progression and development opportunities
21. Excellent pension and life assurance
22. Healthcare/Well-being benefits
23. Long Service Awards
24. Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave
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