manucomm Recruitment
Production Manager

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About the Company
We're recruiting for a fast-growing, successful niche drinks manufacturer that's investing heavily in its future.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team and play a key role in driving the business through its next stage of growth.
Responsibilities
- Leading, motivating and developing your production team.
- Taking ownership of all production activities, including hygiene and engineering.
- Solving problems and keeping production running efficiently.
- Managing production plans and understanding critical paths.
- Driving high standards, continuous improvement and operational performance.
- Working with the Senior Management Team to help shape the future of the business.
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Qualifications
- Proven Production Management experience within food or drinks manufacturing (essential).
- Dairy would be helpful.
Required Skills
- A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the shop floor working and motivating their Team.
- Strong communication and people management skills.
- A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving ability.


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Preferred Skills
- Continuous Improvement (CI/Lean) experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
Pay range and compensation package
£45,000 - £50,000 DOE | Days
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you're passionate about people, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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