Job Title: Production ManagerContract Type: PermanentLocation: Bedford & Milton Keynes area M1 A1 commute ZoneClient: Global FMCG ManufacturerJob Reward: £55-65k Target BandDays based role, 37.5-hour weekWe're searching for a Site Production Manager, a highly visible and inclusive leader, reporting to the Site General Manager. You will inspire positive change and drive efficiency within a modern, purpose-built FMCG manufacturing site, highly profitable and automated. You will help drive a cultural change programme, so its not a BAU role.You will be at the forefront of leading a dedicated, highly skilled and diverse operations team. Your role isn't just to lead – it's to improve, challenge, transform, empower, mentor, and win! Everyday!You will collaborate with a talented and diverse team, committed to producing top quality FMCG products, every dayYour responsibilities – Production ManagerProvide leadership to diverse production, process and packaging units, leading and driving change through your shift managers and FLM’s, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to quality standardsAccountable for developing, executing and owning the long-term efficiency improvement plan for the factoryDRIVING Autonomous Maintenance progress in line with the Autonomous Maintenance plan with engineeringDirect line management of the production team members, up to 280, including performance management, absence management and reportingWork closely with the Site Engineering Manager to ensure asset reliability is delivered, through adherence to planned maintenanceOwn production plans for short- and long-term planningUse operational metrics to identify and analyse route cause, implementing corrective actions, to win, everydayDevelop & own productivity roadmap, delivering cost savings to agreed target levels through operational excellence programmeManagement, alongside the Shift Leaders of the daily processes and labour to consistently deliver the production planDevelop and drive strategies for process optimisation, cost reduction, and meeting production targetsAnalyse production metrics for continuous improvement and lead initiatives to enhance performanceEnsuring the effective running of the Production function on a day-to-day basis to to deliver the site’s Production Plan in line with Group initiatives to achieve service excellenceResponsible for driving productivity through effective monitoring of process performance to ensure the production plan can be deliveredRole Requirements – Production ManagerDemonstrable experience in managing large manufacturing operations, with a focus on driving performance and efficiencyA natural leader with a history of inspiring teams and a commitment to safety and quality, undergoing cultural transformationEffective communicator with strong problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of production logistics, supply management, and contract negotiationStrong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the Complex Manufacturing/Food and Drink Manufacturing/FMCG related industry, with experience in TPM, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma toolsDemonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team buildingIdeally FMCG or food and drink preferred open to time sensitive complex manufacturingStrong Production background, related degree desirableMust have experience of managing teams in a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of lean process and experience in lean manufacturing environmentsStrong / proven leadership skill and experienceCan lead and inspire teamsHas specific knowledge and experience of Operational ManagementWhat’s on Offer – Production ManagerHighly competitive salary and benefits programme including bonusAutonomy to shape and execute your visionA highly skilled, long serving production teamA global employer, with Global career development opportunitiesChance to work with an awesome established SLT team embarking upon the next stage of business growthFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to mike.butler@omegaresource.co.ukCandidates who are a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Arae Production Manager, Site Manufacturing Manager, may be suitable for this position.