Production Team Manager - Dayshift

• Job Title: Production Team Manager
• Location: Wetherby, Leeds, Knaresborough corridor, easy access
• Pay Range: £35k - £40k Target range
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Client: FMCG Manufacturer

An opportunity for an experienced and motivated Shift Production Team Manager, working Dayshifts

Our client is a category leader in FMCG manufacturing. Their manufacturing facility is currently experiencing sustained expansion and business growth. To remain at the forefront of a highly competitive marketplace, an immediate opportunity has arisen for a proven production professional to manage a production area, on dayshift.

Key Responsibilities - Production Team Manager - Dayshift

• The Dayshift Production Team Manager will oversee all operations across the department starting with safety then optimise quality, line efficiency and delivery
• Lead a team of technical operators via your direct reports of Production Leaders
• Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing team, undertaking a diverse role responsible for controlling the movement of all raw materials through to finished goods in the factory.
• You will be responsible for both the day-to-day management of technical and production professionals in your area, via your established management team
• Co-ordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness

Qualifications & Requirements -Production Team Manager - Dayshift

• Ideally with a considerable understanding of all areas of factory operations. Process, manufacturing, and packaging backgrounds considered
• You will also possess FMCG, Process or fast-paced manufacturing industry experience, with factory knowledge and understanding of the key drivers within an FMCG or manufacturing and packaging factory
• You will be truly inspirational in your approach and management of people
• Have a proven record in driving improvements
• A driven and can-do attitude
• Knowledge of lean tools would be awesome!

What we can offer - Production Team Manager - Dayshift

• Continuous development programme
• Competitive salary and benefits package, 10% pension matched
• An opportunity to work with a family of employees on a mission to produce world-class consumer products
• Exposure to world-class processes and manufacturing machinery
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Excellent pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on or send a copy of your CV to

Candidates who are a Production Shift Leader, Shift Manager, Shift Team Manager, FLM, Manufacturing Shift Leader, production supervisor, production team leader, or Production Area Manager, Packing Hall Manager, may be suitable for this position.