Production and Performance Manager - Manufacturing

We’re searching for a Production & Performance Manager with FMCG manufacturing experience to join a global manufacturer based in Harrogate.

Key Benefits:

• Up to £65,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Harrogate Based
• Company Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance - After 6 months
• Death in Service (4x Salary)

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an integral role to the leadership and strategic direction of the business; reporting to the Operations Director, you will operate within the Production Leadership Team acting as the driving force behind continuous improvement initiatives, performance optimisation, and developing a culture of excellence. This position provides the opportunity to engage with the wider group across various projects and comes with excellent opportunities for personal development.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Leading the production department to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Developing long-term plans to deliver the strategic business needs.
• Optimising production capability and minimise downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Driving the learning agenda and capability planning for all production managers.
• Engaging in regular reporting of data and information to the wider group.

Functional Leadership:

• Leading a cross-functional team with accountability for business outputs.
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives, implementing internal systems and principles.
• Leading on people development, creating a learning pathway to enhance performance and agility.

People & Teams:

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance aligned with strategic targets.
• Developing resource planning and forecasting for skill needs, compliance, and development requirements.
• Coaching, supporting and upskilling team members.

Performance:

• Delivery of SQCDME KPIs and upholding EHS & Quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Operations Director to build and execute the strategic plan for production.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, leading digital transformation initiatives and RCA processes.

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a strong and authentic leader with prior experience in a production management role and an engineering background. You will be adept at developing, supporting, and mentoring a team, creating strategies to drive operational efficiency and comfortable reporting at board-level.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Data analysis, budget development, and resource planning.
• Strong reporting skills; comfortable relaying data and information to wider group and board.
• Knowledge of key manufacturing processes and techniques (DMAIC, 5S, PDCA, TPM).
• Experience with strategic maintenance and autonomous maintenance.
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to engage and inspire teams, leading by example.

Our Client

Our client is a Harrogate super brand who produce a globally recognised product within the FMCG industry. Their award-winning and distinctive product is manufactured on their Harrogate site and distributed to premium brands across the UK and beyond. As a result of their impressive international recognition, they now have plans to further increase their manufacturing capabilities and as such are searching for a Production & Performance Manager to join their talented team.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on the number listed on our website: wearemarmion.com.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.