Production Manager (Oldham)
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Ready to lead and succeed in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?
As a Production Manager, you’ll drive operational excellence, lead high‑performing teams within Production, and foster a culture of zero‑harm by choice.
Responsibilities
* Drive operational excellence and lead high‑performing production teams, fostering a zero‑harm culture.
* Promote continuous improvement by utilising lean manufacturing tools and techniques across the site.
* Liaise closely with Shift Managers and the CI Manager to maximise productivity, minimise waste, and manage costs from waste control, labour, materials and consumables.
* Support and promote the training and development of colleagues, enriching knowledge, skills and capability to ensure a multi‑skilled team.
* Support the site in effectively maintaining audit standards relating to BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and SMETA Sedex.
* Oversee multiple areas including manufacturing, P&L, budgets and people management, positioning the role as a pathway to senior roles within the business.
Benefits
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Free company products
* Free on‑site parking
* Food, retail, holidays, cinema and gym discounts
* Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Programme and OnDemand GP service
* Free early access to pay scheme
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Employee referral scheme
Requirements
We are looking for a commercially‑minded and people‑centred leader, resilient, results‑driven, and committed to empowering a team.
Ideally you will bring
* A hands‑on approach and willingness to support a busy team.
* An improvement‑focused growth mindset.
* At least five years’ Production Management experience within FMCG manufacturing environments.
* A Green Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt.
* Demonstrable experience in delivering a significant change/transformation project.
We’d love to hear from you if you have experience as a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager or Operations Manager.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
* Manufacturing
Location: Oldham, England, United Kingdom
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