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Manufacturing Manager

Cardiff Permanent View Job Description
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys improving performance, developing people and creating the structure needed to build a high-performing operation.Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in challenging existing ways of working, implementing improvements and helping shape the future direction of the manufacturing function.
  • Shape the future of a growing fmcg manufacturing business
  • Join a business investing for growth

About Our Client

My client is an established and growing food manufacturing business supplying products into the UK market. Following sustained growth, the business is investing significantly in its operations, including new production equipment, expanded warehousing capacity and upgraded employee facilities.

The site is entering an exciting phase of development and is looking to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of a Manufacturing Manager who can help drive performance, improve processes and support the next stage of growth.

With a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer service, the business is seeking a leader who can challenge existing ways of working, build capability within the team and help create a more structured, high-performing manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you'll have genuine influence, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the operation.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Leading and developing Production Managers and manufacturing teams.
  • Driving operational performance through meaningful KPIs and accountability.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and output.
  • Embedding Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Creating clearer processes, responsibilities and ways of working.
  • Supporting business improvement and investment projects.
  • Building a culture focused on performance, engagement and operational excellence.
  • Acting as a key member of the site leadership team and deputy to the General Manager when required.



The Successful Applicant

I am keen to speak with candidates who have:

  • Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing.
  • A track record of improving operational performance and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
  • Experience implementing Lean and continuous improvement activities.
  • The confidence to challenge constructively and influence change.
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
  • Experience developing managers, improving accountability and driving cultural change.

What's on Offer

Excellent salary, benefits and real opportunity to develop.

Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064948
Phone number
+441179065142

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+441179065142
Job reference
JN-072026-7064948