Production Manager

Ref: AS9056913

Haverhill, England

£55,000

• Permanent
• Food Manufacturing Leadership
• Lean Continuous Improvement
• Operational Efficiency

About the candidate

A hands-on manufacturing leader with strong experience across fast-paced food production and FMCG environments. They have managed large operational teams, including night shift teams of 50+ people, with a clear focus on safety, quality, efficiency and keeping production moving smoothly.

They bring a practical, people-focused approach and are confident working across production scheduling, inventory, food safety standards and continuous improvement. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are well suited to a permanent role where they can help shape day-to-day performance and support longer-term operational improvements.

What makes them great?

• Proven efficiency gains: Helped reduce downtime by around 15% through process optimisation and team training within a busy food production setting.
• Strong throughput improvement: Contributed to an increase in production throughput of around 20% by implementing Lean ways of working and improving operational flow.
• Cost-conscious operator: Supported continuous improvement projects that delivered around 10% reduction in raw material usage costs.

Areas of expertise

• Food Production Operations: Experienced in high-volume manufacturing environments, overseeing production lines, shift performance and compliance with strict food safety and quality standards.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Comfortable applying Lean principles to reduce waste, improve flow and increase operational throughput.
• Team Leadership & Training: Skilled in developing, motivating and engaging operational teams, with experience supporting training programmes and improving team performance.