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The Manufacturing Manager plays a central role in ensuring PROPER Snacks’ production lines run safely, efficiently, and consistently to the highest standards. This leader oversees the day to day operation of the manufacturing function, managing a team of Shift Managers and driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, coach, and develop Shift Managers, ensuring clarity of expectations and consistent performance across all shifts
Foster a high performance culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and open communication
Ensure effective handovers and alignment between shifts to maintain seamless operations
Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring all teams follow safe working practices and comply with legal and internal standards
Drive incident reduction through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and ongoing training
Ensure the site meets or exceeds all health & safety KPIs
Maintain PROPER SNACKS high product quality standards through robust processes, training, and compliance
Partner with Quality and Technical teams to resolve issues quickly and prevent recurrence
Ensure all manufacturing activities meet food safety, regulatory, and audit requirements
Oversee daily production performance to meet output, service, and schedule targets
Monitor and optimise line performance, labour utilisation, and shift efficiency
Ensure effective planning and resource allocation to support demand
Manage manufacturing cost performance, identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance productivity
Support budgeting and forecasting activities for labour, materials, and overheads
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools and data driven decision making
Requirements:
Proven leadership experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally food or snacks
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational excellence principles
Demonstrated ability to lead multi shift teams and drive consistent performance
Experience with lean manufacturing, problem solving tools, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment