Posted on August 5th, 2026
The client
Are you a natural leader who thrives on results, undertaking challenges and playing a key role in delivering outstanding production results? Do you have a passion for leading and motivating production teams to achieve outstanding results? If so, our client, a dynamic and exciting manufacturing organisation, offer a first-class opportunity to lead and manage operational activities within a fast-paced production / operations environment.
The role - Production / Operations Manager
Your leadership skills will directly impact and shape the success of the business in which you will have an integral role in ensuring all daily operational activities are effectively delivered, driving efficiency, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring excellence in every aspect of sitewide operations and production.
Your duties and responsibilities will include
- Leading, motivating, managing and developing operational teams
- Ensuring all operational and production activities meet company, client and industry / regulatory requirements
- Ensuring all operational and production activities meet company goals and targets in relation to quality, cost and delivery
- Monitoring daily workflows, managing associated resources and coordinating with all operational teams and associated stakeholder groups to meet production schedules
- Lead, drive and manage operational Continuous Improvement activities, identify and eliminate waste and streamline operational production processes
- Promote a strong and effective work environment ensuring the highest standards of Health and Safety are promoted and achieved
- Identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and champion
A decisive and motivating leader, you will have a wealth of experience leading and motivating teams within a volume, regulated production environment – direct working knowledge of the FMCG, Pharmaceutical or Drinks industries would be a distinct advantage. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating exceptional operational planning and problem-solving skills. You will have an in-depth working knowledge of delivering continuous improvement activities and results whilst maintaining product quality and meeting all delivery timescales.
For further details on this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ian Grant on 07929 385 737 or email [email protected].
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
