771 Senior Production Managers jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: 50,000-55,000 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Production Manager to join an exciting business in the FMCG Sector. This role will be very challenging but also very rewarding and satisfying.

You will need to ensure that all production in your team is completed in a timely manner to cope with customer demand. Part of your role will be to lead and coach your team to hit KPI's that already exist in the business and new ones that you will implement through strategic thinking which will help to maximise productivity.

You will also need to coach and develop members of your team and promote a continuous improvement culture to increase performance and drive down costs.

Ideal Candidate
* Experience in an Operations/Senior Production Manager role in an FMCG operation.
* A strong leader and character with excellent communication skills who can engage with their team to drive performance levels.
* Driven to progress to a senior leadership role in the company.
* NEBOSH Certification
* Internal Audit knowledge, e.g. BRC

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements, please get in touch with Will Malcolm at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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Production Manager - Vehicle Manufacturing
Rugby Up to £50,000 Permanent Full-Time

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead the operations of a busy vehicle manufacturing workshop in Rugby. You'll oversee production planning, health & safety, stock control, and preventative maintenance all while supporting a skilled team of fabricators, fitters, welders, commercial bodybuilders and sprayers.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone from a fabrication, commercial vehicle, or bodybuilding background who thrives in a practical environment and enjoys solving problems on the go.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day workshop operations
• Oversee production schedules, stock levels, and maintenance planning
• Ensure health & safety and quality standards are met
• Liaise with engineering to ensure smooth builds
• Open and close the site, monitor output, and remove production bottlenecks
• Support and motivate the production team to meet deadlines and targets

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing or vehicle build
• Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication, and ideally bodybuilding or spraying
• Experience with PPM schedules, stock control, and workshop supervision
• Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure
• Confident leading teams and collaborating across departments

What's On Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Long-term, secure position with career growth potential
• Positive and supportive team culture
• Real work-life balance not just a buzzword

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Production Manager who wants to be recognised for their leadership, knowledge, and hands-on expertise.

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Production Manager

55k - 65k plus package

Based Suffolk - Bury St Edmunds

Novus are working with an FMCG client in East Anglia who are proud of their identity in the marketplace. Offering an opportunity to work with a driven leadership team for personal development and growth, this could be ideal for an ambitious shift production manager ready for their next step. As a key member of the team, there will be opportunities for career progression - this business is forward thinking, and they are keen to attract candidates that can help drive their strong growth.

The Business

• FMCG manufacturer with branded products supplying the UK market.
• Grown market share through attracting new customers.
• Production and quality centric business.
• Strong growth and further growth projected.
• Developing for the next phase through investment and new customers.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Leadership of the production packing area
• Open and clear communication and measurement of the KPIs in all areas.
• Full responsibility for HSE, driving a positive culture across operations.
• To identify opportunities and drive improvements, encouraging others to develop a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure all areas work to the current high quality and technical standards.
• Reporting to and supporting the Head of Operations.

Novus are keen to source candidates with the following backgrounds for this role:

• Manufacturing or Warehouse background in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• A detailed working knowledge of plant and process capabilities.
• Able to manage the process improvement journey.
• Results focused, making effective decisions, interpreting data combined with key factory information.
• Carrying on from the previous point, a natural affinity for working with the numbers and into the detail.
• A confident operator with open, clear and concise communication style.
• A team focused manager who encourages and motivates, leads and is part of the team.

If you're reading this far we've caught your eye with this role. The next step is to get in touch with the Novus team and let's take it from there. Novus Recruitment specialises in the food, FMCG and drinks industry and production and operations roles are one of our key disciplines. If this role isn't a fit for you there will be others.

Production Manager (FMCG) Monday - Friday days, Salary: £55,000
Location: Milton Keynes

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in the FMCG/Food industry to lead our production team. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader who can balance operational excellence with people development, ensuring both high performance and strong team morale.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and develop the production team to deliver consistently high performance.
Monitor and analyse production KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.
Ensure compliance with food quality, health & safety standards, and relevant regulations.
Oversee audits and maintain adherence to industry standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and H&S regulations.
Champion a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning.
 
As the Production Manager you will have:
Proven experience as a Production Manager within the FMCG/food manufacturing sector.
Knowledge of audits, food safety, and quality assurance processes.
Experienced in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational efficiency.
Familiar with regulatory and compliance frameworks including ISO and H&S standards.
 
If you are a proactive, hands-on leader with the expertise to drive performance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment, we'd love to hear from you.
 

Production Manager

Peterborough

45,000 - 55,000 Basic + Progression + Days shift + Pension + Leading Your Own team + Holidays + Many MORE!

Production Manager looking to work for a UK manufacturer who can offer you job stability and security? If so, join a company that incorporates a family feel environment as well as invests in their employees wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to lead your own team and the chance to earn a secure package.

This leading UK manufacturer operates within the gym industry and is now looking to expand their management team with a new Production Manager. If you are someone that wants a secure day shift role, allowing you to have the opportunity to also have a stable career parth then this is the role for you.

Your Role As Production Manager Will Include:

* Leading and managing the workshop teams
* implement production schedules to ensure workflow meets demands
* Carry out quality inspections of materials received
* Ensuring a safe working environment and Health and Safety requirements are adhered to at all times.

The Successful Production Manager Will Have:

* Production Manager experience within engineering
* Sheet metal understanding
* Fabrication or welding knowledge (MIG and TIG)
* Commutable around Peterborough

For immediate consideration please call Matthew on (phone number removed) or click to apply

Keywords: Production manager, Production planning, Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Welding, MIG, TIG, Workflow management, Quality control, Health & Safety compliance, ISO, Petersborough, Corby, Northampton, Cambridge, Spalding, Kings lynn

Production Manager required for a well-established manufacturing business based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

This organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are now recruiting for a Production Manager to lead a key department within their production facility.

This opportunity is based in Bradford , making it easily commutable from surrounding areas including Brighouse, Halifax, Elland, Wakefield, and Leeds

Key Responsibilities of the Production Manager will include:

• Planning production to meet customer orders and maintain optimum stock levels
• Managing stock control and conducting monthly stock counts
• Ensuring product quality meets required specifications
• Monitoring cycle times to maximise efficiency
• Controlling departmental budgets, including staffing and overtime
• Identifying and reducing downtime to improve productivity
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards

For the role Production Manager, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment - Ideally Injection Moulding
• Proven managerial experience
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Experience working to ISO standards or similar
• Further education or training in manufacturing or production management (desirable)

Salary & Benefits on offer for the Production Manager:

• Competitive salary - Circa 40,000 DOE
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Days Based Position
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Christmas Shut Down)

To apply for the Production Manager position, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Lewis Lynch at E3 Recruitment for more information and a confidential discussion.

Our client is a one of the UK's leading engineering firms looking for an experienced Operations/Production Manager (with a strong background in welding and fabrication) to lead and support a skilled team of engineers and technicians within a fast-growing, dynamic organisation.

A pivotal leadership role where you will work to optimise shop floor performance, enhance processes, and contribute to continued growth of the business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding and fabrication and excel in fast-paced manufacturing environment driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer outcomes . A strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Permanent on-site Coventry - Hours of work 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Thurs & 7:30am -3pm Fri

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Senior Managers to align operational and production activities, ensuring seamless integration and optimal efficiency across departments.
• Lead the planning and execution of all projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive technical contract reviews, ensuring all customer requirements and specifications are clearly understood, communicated, and met.
• Drive continuous improvement in laser cutting, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, enhancing quality, and reducing operational costs.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, managing relationships, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Oversee production scheduling, ensuring all work is prioritised and planned effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
• Manage and oversee specific project work packages, ensuring clear coordination between departments and timely execution.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Proven experience as an Operations / Production Manager within an engineering environment, predominantly within Welding/ Fabrication/ Laser cutting
• Knowledge of engineering processes
• Detailed understanding of engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An energetic, outgoing and confident manner with natural leadership ability and a "hands-on" approach

Company Benefits

• Excellent Annual Company profit share scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefit loan scheme

Please apply, get in touch to hear more

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Production Manager

Sheffield

£46,000 to £52,000 Salary DOE + 20 Days Holiday + Pension

Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:30, Friday 14:30 Finish

Production Manager required for an expanding asphalt manufacturing company who have been going from strength to strength over the last few years. This is a great opportunity to join an industry specialist and play an integral role in the growth.

This role would suit an experienced manager however experienced supervisors looking for progression are also encouraged to apply.

The Production Manager will oversee a team of five and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the production activities, ensuring that operations are carried out to a high standard, in line with H&S policies and in line with schedules.

The Production Manager Role:

· Day to day management of production activities across the plant

· Coordination of deliveries of raw materials

· Maintain quality standards

· Leadership and development of a team of 5

· Oversee H&S across the plant

· Process improvements across the site

· Oversee repair of equipment on site and PPMs

· Days based hours Monday to Friday

The Production Manager Candidate:

· Experienced manager or supervisor looking to progress

· Experience in asphalt, aggregates, similar

· Knowledge of H&S, UKCA, ISO 14001, 9001 & 45001 or equivalent

• Leadership & People Development
• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary production teams, driving performance, accountability, and engagement at all levels.
• Mentor and develop future leaders, building capability and resilience across production operations.
• Provide strong, visible leadership with a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on involvement.
• Operational Delivery
• Ensure flawless execution of production schedules in line with customer commitments, delivering high-quality products on time.
• Achieve efficiency, yield, and on-time delivery targets, and implement actions for sustained improvement.
• Uphold ISO 9001 standards and embed lean methodologies across production activities.
• Continuous Improvement & Scalability
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma practices, driving a culture of operational excellence.
• Develop scalable processes and systems to support international growth and increased production volumes.
• Evaluate and adopt new manufacturing technologies to maintain technical leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Sales to ensure operational alignment and seamless customer delivery.
• Work closely with Health & Safety to maintain a safe, compliant, and proactive safety culture.
• Strategic Contribution
• Bring insight, commercial awareness, and operational perspective to strategic decision-making.
• Play an influential role in shaping the future direction of production and wider business operations.
• Demonstrate readiness to take on expanded leadership opportunities as the company grows.

• At least 10 years’ proven leadership experience in a senior production management role within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong track record in CNC machining, turning, milling, and precision assembly .
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 , Lean, and modern manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams, deliver KPIs, and improve operational performance.
• Engineering degree (or higher) — mechanical, manufacturing, or related discipline.

• Six Sigma qualification or extensive Lean expertise.
• Broad exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in cross-functional business operations, including planning, procurement, and customer interface.
• Background in scaling production for international markets.

• Inspirational leader with confidence, gravitas, and strong communication skills .
• Strategic thinker with the ambition to progress into broader operational leadership roles .
• Highly customer-focused and commercially aware.
• Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and structured in approach, with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• A “hands-on” leader with the ability to operate at both tactical and strategic levels.

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing, internationally recognised technical business .
• A visible and strategic leadership role with the potential for career progression as the company expands.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a tangible impact in a highly technical, innovation-led environment.