Most job ads for Production Managers sound the same. Lots of buzzwords. Not much honesty. This isn’t one of those. This role is about leading production in a business where quality and speed aren’t “nice to haves” — they’re non-negotiable. It’s complex, it’s multi-stage, and it needs someone who’s more than just a scheduler with a loud voice. You’ll be the person who makes sure operations don’t just tick over — they improve. What you’ll be doing * Running Production, Process and Dispensary teams, making sure everything runs safely, smoothly and on time. * Keeping quality and compliance standards consistently high — not just when audits are looming. * Finding smarter, leaner ways of working and making them stick. * Creating a culture where people are motivated to do their best, not just meet the bare minimum. * Keeping a close handle on costs, productivity and profitability. * Working across departments to keep customers happy and the wider operation joined up. What you’ll need * Solid experience in FMCG or multi-stage manufacturing. * A track record of leading teams in regulated environments (BRC, ISO, or similar). * Leadership skills that inspire people to follow you — not just because your job title says so. * Calm under pressure, pragmatic, and happy to step in where needed. * Commercial awareness — because decisions on the floor affect the bottom line. Why this job? * Because you won’t just be a caretaker — you’ll be driving improvements every day. * Because no two weeks look the same. Variety comes built in. * Because this is a growing business that backs change rather than blocking it. Location Based in Suffolk. You’ll need to be commutable — or ready to relocate