Cosmetics Production Lead: Lean, GMP & KPIs

Neal's Yard Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Gillingham is seeking a Production Manager to oversee end-to-end production across various departments. You will focus on quality and efficiency, championing data-driven decision-making and driving continuous improvement within a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in cosmetic manufacturing, leadership experience, and hands-on capabilities in producing creams and emulsions. This role offers generous employee benefits and a focus on sustainable growth.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

Company pension

Group Life Assurance

Long service benefits

Paid community days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cosmetic or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record of leading teams and delivering operational KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with creams, emulsions and actives-rich formulations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end production across Manufacturing, Packing and Tinctures.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and lean initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and drive sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Data-driven decision-making

Process optimisation

Education

Formal qualification in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Process Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Homogenisers

High shear mixers

Job description

A leading cosmetics company in Gillingham is seeking a Production Manager to oversee end-to-end production across various departments. You will focus on quality and efficiency, championing data-driven decision-making and driving continuous improvement within a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in cosmetic manufacturing, leadership experience, and hands-on capabilities in producing creams and emulsions. This role offers generous employee benefits and a focus on sustainable growth.