Production Manager

Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene product manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Production Manager to lead teams in a dynamic environment. The role focuses on continuous improvement through lean manufacturing techniques while managing productivity and costs. Successful candidates will have over 5 years of production management experience in FMCG and a strong focus on team development. Ideal for those aiming for senior positions, this role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ Production Management experience within FMCG Manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering significant change/transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote and utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Liaise closely with Shift Managers and CI Manager to maximise productivity.
• Support training and development of colleagues.

Skills

Resilience

Results-driven

Hands-on approach

Growth mindset

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

At Northwood Hygiene Products, your day begins with a clear focus: leading with humility, embedding a culture of compliance, and zero-harm by choice, and ensuring shifts are well-resourced and ready to roll.

Continuous Improvement: you will promote and utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques, integrating these across the site.

Communication is crucial: you will liaise closely with Shift Managers and the CI Manager to maximise productivity, minimise waste, and manage costs from waste control and labour, to materials and consumables.

Process & People Development: You Will support and promote the training and development of colleagues, enriching knowledge, skills, and capability to ensure a multi-skilled team.

You will be taking a leading role in supporting the site in effectively maintaining audit standards relating to BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and SMETA Sedex.

Your progression pathway: From overseeing multiple areas including manufacturing, P&L and budgets, and people management, this role will position you well as a candidate for future senior roles within the business.

Job 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
• A improvement-focused growth mindset
• At least 5 years’ Production Management experience within FMCG Manufacturing environments
• 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!