Production Manager

55k - 65k plus package

Based Cambridgeshire - Linton

Novus is partnering with an FMCG client in East Anglia who are proud of their identity in the marketplace. This Production Manager role offers an opportunity to work with a Dynamic 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, this production manager role has 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.
• Growing 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:

• Management of the production packing area
• Open and clear communication and measurement of the KPIs in the production areas.
• Full responsibility for driving improvements in operations.
• Develop the team through training and personal development plans .
• 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 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.
• 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.