This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join one of the biggest success stories within FMCG where you will have a leading role in leading and delivering manufacturing excellence.
Client Details
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.
Description
PM shift - Monday to Friday
2pm-10:30pm
Health, Safety & Environment *Ensure full compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental regulations across all shift activities
*Maintain adherence to GMP, HACCP, allergen controls, and site quality standards
*Monitor and enforce Critical Control Points (CCPs), such as sieve integrity and metal detection verification
*Conduct safety observations, audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
*Lead by example to promote a strong safety and quality culture on the shop floor
Operational Excellence *Oversee all manufacturing operations during the shift, including: blending, filling, packing, potting, labelling, and coding
*Deliver production plans safely, on time, and to specification
*Monitor performance against key metrics: UPH, CPU, KGPH, OEE, and schedule adherence
*Manage changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns to minimise downtime
*Escalate and coordinate responses to breakdowns, quality issues, or material shortages
*Maintain product traceability and ensure accurate batch documentation
People Leadership *Lead, motivate, and support team leaders, operators, and support functions
*Manage effective shift handovers to ensure continuity
*Plan and allocate labour according to schedule and operational priorities
*Monitor attendance and manage shift coverage
*Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development conversations
*Support training, skills development, and succession planning
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement *Use Short Interval Control, Daily Review Meetings, and GEMBA walks to identify and resolve issues
*Drive accountability for performance across all teams
*Ensure products meet specification and customer requirements
*Maintain strict adherence to quality systems, SOPs, and work instructions
*Manage non-conformances, product holds, and corrective actions
*Support both internal and external audits and inspections
*Control allergens effectively and minimise cross-contamination risks
Lean Manufacturing & Efficiency *Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and production losses
*Lead or support improvement initiatives using Lean principles
*Promote standardisation, 5S, and visual management
*Drive improvements in throughput, reliability, and cost efficiency
Cross-Functional Collaboration *Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to maintain operational alignment
*Coordinate with maintenance teams to maximise equipment uptime
*Communicate shift performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
*Support new product introductions and process changes
Profile
*Extensive background in leading manufacturing operations, preferably within fast-moving consumer goods, food production, or pharmaceutical sectors
*Strong grasp of GMP, HACCP, and essential food safety requirements
*Proven capability working within high-output, shift-driven or 24/7 production environments
*Demonstrated success in managing production teams and consistently achieving operational targets
*Well-versed in key performance metrics such as UPH, CPU, OEE, and KGPH
*Practical experience overseeing CCPs and maintaining robust quality assurance systems
*Skilled in analysing operational performance data to identify opportunities and implement improvements
*Working knowledge of Lean principles, including 5S and continuous improvement methodologies
*Effective communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
*Hands-on leader with a visible, proactive presence on the production floor
Job Offer
£45,000
10% bonus