Production Manager

Link2 Resource Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche manufacturing business in the FMCG sector seeks a talented Production Manager to oversee daily operations. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure compliance with strict safety and quality standards, and drive performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of management experience in a related field and possess strong leadership and organisational skills, as well as a solid understanding of health and safety protocols. Attractive benefits include a stable day shift only role, company pension, and healthcare perks.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Healthcare perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar production management role in food, pharma or fresh produce.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and manage cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, BRC, food hygiene, and health & safety protocols (IOSHH).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across production and warehouse areas.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, BRC, and Red Tractor standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

HACCP knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

KPI management

IT skills (Microsoft Excel)

Job description

Are you an experienced production Manager looking to take your next big step in the FMCG sector? A well-established, forward-thinking niche manufacturing business is seeking a talentedProduction Managerto lead daily operations within a high-performing, fast-paced environment.

The Role

As a Production Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations across production and warehouse areas.
• Build and mentor a high-performing, team focused on efficiency and quality.
• Drive KPI performance and ensure orders are fulfilled in full, on time, and to specification.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, BRC, and Red Tractor standards.
• Oversee stock control, packaging, and ordering to support production.
• Work cross-functionally with technical, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture.
• Identify and implement strategies for continuous improvement efficiency, waste and quality.

The Candidate

• 3+ years in a similar production management role in food, pharma or fresh produce.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, BRC, food hygiene, and health & safety protocols IOSHH
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence working with KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and production systems.

The Benefits

• Day shift only, Company pension, life assurance, and healthcare perks.
• Job stability in a well-established, future-focused company committed to sustainability

To apply to this role please send CV applications to [e-mail] or call David on 07977 490853 and quote Ref: LNK2064