Details:
- Salary: £43,000 - 48,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kent
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Production Manager
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Are you a strong people leader looking for an opportunity to shape culture, build leadership capability and drive performance within a growing FMCG manufacturing business?
Adecco is recruiting for a Production Manager to lead a team of Shift Leaders and production staff within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a highly visible leadership role focused on developing people, improving accountability and supporting ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop Shift Leaders and production teams
Build a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
Drive operational performance, productivity and KPI achievement
Ensure compliance with BRC, food safety and health & safety standards
Support production planning and customer order fulfilment
Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams
Contribute to business improvement projects, including ERP implementation
Develop talent and succession plans to strengthen future leadership capability
About You
Proven leadership experience within food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing
Strong people management and coaching skills
Experience leading teams across shift-based operations
Passion for developing others and raising performance standards
Knowledge of BRC, quality and compliance requirements
Continuous improvement mindset with a hands-on leadership approach
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities
Package & Benefits
£43,000 - £48,000 salary (flexible for the right candidate)
Up to 5% performance bonus
25 days holiday + option to buy 5 additional days
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Free parking
Long service awards
Company social events and team celebrations
No Bank Holiday working
If you're a people-first leader who enjoys coaching teams, driving accountability and creating a high-performing culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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