Production Manager (FMCG / Nights)
Production Manager (FMCG / Nights)
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£55000 - £65000/annum + Benefits
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Job Description
Production Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Night Shift | 6pm–6am
Alexander Steele Recruitment is managing the recruitment of a Production Manager for a large, fast-paced and highly successful FMCG manufacturer based in West Yorkshire.
This is a key leadership position, responsible for the full manufacturing operation throughout the night, managing a team of approximately 25–30 people and acting as the main point of contact for the wider operation during the shift.
The Role
* Take full ownership of the production operation throughout the night shift, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency and output targets are achieved.
* Lead and develop a team of 25–30 production employees, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
* Act as the key operational decision-maker on shift, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
* Monitor performance across production, waste, downtime, quality and labour.
* Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
* Drive continuous improvement and consistently look for opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
* Ensure strong communication and effective handovers between shifts.
Shift Pattern - 6pm–6am
* Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
* Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
About You
You will have previous experience managing production teams within a fast-paced FMCG, food, beverage or similar manufacturing environment, ideally with experience leading teams of 20+.
You will be a confident and hands-on leader, comfortable taking ownership of an operation, making decisions independently and maintaining high standards across Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety and performance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful FMCG business in a key leadership position with genuine responsibility for the operation