1. Forward thinking and innovative FMCG business
2. State of the art manufacturing site
About Our Client
Our client is a real success story within the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and challenging competitors, they've seen impressive 20% yoy growth in the past 12 months. Focused on innovation and operational excellence within their industry they've recently had major investment including a new state of the art manufacturing site.
Job Description
PM shift - Monday to Friday2pm-10:30pmHealth, Safety & Environment
3. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental regulations across all shift activities
4. Maintain adherence to GMP, HACCP, allergen controls, and site quality standards
5. Monitor and enforce Critical Control Points (CCPs), such as sieve integrity and metal detection verification
6. Conduct safety observations, audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
7. Lead by example to promote a strong safety and quality culture on the shop floor
Operational Excellence
8. Oversee all manufacturing operations during the shift, including: blending, filling, packing, potting, labelling, and coding
9. Deliver production plans safely, on time, and to specification
10. Monitor performance against key metrics: UPH, CPU, KGPH, OEE, and schedule adherence
11. Manage changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns to minimise downtime
12. Escalate and coordinate responses to breakdowns, quality issues, or material shortages
13. Maintain product traceability and ensure accurate batch documentation
People Leadership
14. Lead, motivate, and support team leaders, operators, and support functions
15. Manage effective shift handovers to ensure continuity
16. Plan and allocate labour according to schedule and operational priorities
17. Monitor attendance and manage shift coverage
18. Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development conversations
19. Support training, skills development, and succession planning
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
20. Use Short Interval Control, Daily Review Meetings, and GEMBA walks to identify and resolve issues
21. Drive accountability for performance across all teams
22. Ensure products meet specification and customer requirements
23. Maintain strict adherence to quality systems, SOPs, and work instructions
24. Manage non-conformances, product holds, and corrective actions
25. Support both internal and external audits and inspections
26. Control allergens effectively and minimise cross‑contamination risks
Lean Manufacturing & Efficiency
27. Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and production losses
28. Lead or support improvement initiatives using Lean principles
29. Promote standardisation, 5S, and visual management
30. Drive improvements in throughput, reliability, and cost efficiency
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
31. Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to maintain operational alignment
32. Coordinate with maintenance teams to maximise equipment uptime
33. Communicate shift performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
34. Support new product introductions and process changes
The Successful Applicant
35. Extensive background in leading manufacturing operations, preferably within fast‑moving consumer goods, food production, or pharmaceutical sectors
36. Strong grasp of GMP, HACCP, and essential food safety requirements
37. Proven capability working within high‑output, shift‑driven or 24/7 production environments
38. Demonstrated success in managing production teams and consistently achieving operational targets
39. Well‑versed in key performance metrics such as UPH, CPU, OEE, and KGPH
40. Practical experience overseeing CCPs and maintaining robust quality assurance systems
41. Skilled in analysing operational performance data to identify opportunities and implement improvements
42. Working knowledge of Lean principles, including 5S and continuous improvement methodologies
43. Effective communicator with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
44. Hands‑on leader with a visible, proactive presence on the production floor
What's on Offer
£45,00010% bonus