Production Manager

Ref: 177804

St. Helens, United Kingdom

£55,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations Leadership
• FMCG Supply Chain Expert
• Robust Compliance Management

About the candidate

Our candidate is a highly experienced Senior Logistics and Production Leader, skilled in optimising complex operations within high-volume FMCG settings. Known for a track record of strategic performance improvements, they have excelled at driving efficiency and navigating the fast-paced demands of the consumer goods industry. With proven expertise in leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating high-performing teams, they deliver exceptional results against stringent KPIs.

This Production Manager is noted for a proactive approach to resolving complex employee relations issues, enhancing process automation, and leading operational excellence projects. Their commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adhering to safety and quality standards has been crucial in achieving operational goals and enhancing customer satisfaction within automated production environments.

What makes them great?

• Achieved breakthrough production rates in an automated FMCG environment, scaling from 2,000 to 110,000 boxes per week, showing capacity for even higher output.
• Ensured the lowest accident rate and cost per case in the company network through meticulous management and operational oversight.
• Maintained strong customer satisfaction levels with the best On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) percentage across the network, markedly reducing customer complaints.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Operations Leadership: Driving efficiency and performance in highly automated, high-volume environments.
• FMCG Supply Chain Optimisation: Deep expertise in food manufacturing safety, quality, and on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Establishing robust safety, quality, and regulatory frameworks.