Job Description:

Production Manager
📍 Mid-Kent | 💷 £43,000 - £48,000 + 5% Bonus

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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