Average Manager Manufacturing salary in the UK

Why Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Here at Northampton, we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer.As Manufacturing Shift Manager on nights you will lead colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation for the day shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to.Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 22:00 - 06:30 (Saturday Night - Thursday Morning)What you'll be doingLead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production planEnsure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food productsReview operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profitLead the ongoing development of the health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environmentEnsure that communication and information channels are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved, and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations communityForecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budgetMonitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potentialWhat we're looking forWe're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.Must be able to work nightsExperience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environmentPrior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environmentDemonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from dataHold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level 3 Health and Safety - IOSHIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

An exciting opportunity near Preston for a Manufacturing Manager who is experienced with CI and Lean initiative implementation, joining a business keen to grow and develop their manufacturing and production teams.Manufacturing ManagerLocation: PrestonA well-known and growing plastics manufacturing business with an enviable reputation in their sector is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Manager, based on-site at their facility near Preston. This position will offer a competitive starting salary, alongside an annual bonus scheme and additional benefits. If you are passionate about improving processes, nurturing teams, and contributing to a supportive workplace culture, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing and profitable business.What you'll do:As Manufacturing Manager, you'll report directly to the Operations Director and take full responsibility for growing and upskilling a team of 30+ engineers and operatives, ensures that production targets, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives are achieved, whilst maintaining high levels of safety, equipment reliability, and workforce engagement. Key responsibilities will include:Manage daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines to meet production schedules and customer demand, while optimising line scheduling, changeovers and TPM to maximise throughputEnsure production targets, OEE, scrap reduction, and downtime objectives are achieved and where possible improved uponOversee RCCA for all identified defects and non-conformances, implementing 5S, SMED, and process standardisationLead Lean Manufacturing & CI initiatives, working with engineers to implement improvements to cycle times, scrap rates, and product consistencyCoordinate with planning/supply team to ensure raw material availability & machine utilisationWork closely with Quality to ensure compliance with customer quality standardsMaintain a strong safety culture across all teams, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and internal safety proceduresLiaise with SLT and other key stakeholders to control and track budgets and labour costsWhat you bring:To be considered for this position, you'll need a strong background in Manufacturing / Production Management that is results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset, ideally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment or with exposure to plastic / polymer related processes. A key focus for this business is the growth and development of the existing teams, so you'll need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making skills, as well as an effective approach to team development and communication.Although a Six Sigma qualification is ideal rather than essential, your application should also display knowledge and implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean activities in a manufacturing environment, with the IT skills necessary to record, view and interpret data to aid improvements and report back to senior leadership with ideas and initiatives of your own. Similarly, an appreciation of HSE regulations and standards in a production setting is needed however the company do not require any formal IOSH / NEBOSH qualifications.What's next:If you're ready to take the next step in your career journey as Manufacturing Manager within a company with a globally recognised and respected brand, please apply using the link provided. Alternatively, reach out to Jon Armstrong at Robert Walters via LinkedIn or email.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Electrical Components & Assembliesc £80,000pa + attractive bonus & benefits West MidlandsThe Role:Reporting to the Managing Director, the Manufacturing Operations Manager leads a dedicated team covering manufacturing, engineering and purchasing.The Manufacturing Operations Manager will sit on the Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for developing and implementing the manufacturing operations strategy for the site.Key tasks will include continuing the significant levels of investment in new skills, people and equipment, introducing structural and cultural change within a highly profitable but traditional manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and leading a 50 strong work force in the pursuit of greater profitability and performance.You :An experienced "hands on" Manufacturing Operations professional well used to the demands of a fast paced, customer focused, market leader.Excited about introducing change, developing people and driving continuous improvement.A successful track record of creating lean and customer focused manufacturing operationsAn inspirational team player and leaderThe Company:Profitable, market leader, attracting significant levels of investment from their ambitious parent, designing and manufacturing, components and assemblies for a prestigious portfolio of international oem's, distributors and end user customers. Looking to appoint a high calibre, transformational Manufacturing Operations professional to lead them through a period of tremendous growth and opportunity. To ApplySo, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity, to play a leading role in the future strategic direction and continued success of a market leading designer and manufacturer who is attracting significant levels of investment - then look no further. Please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10340.