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Production Manager Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £65,000 + Benefits Industry: FMCG / Food Are you a driven Production Manager ready to lead from the front? Join a thriving, fast-paced food manufacturing business where your impact won't go unnoticed. We're looking for a results-focused leader to take charge of the night shift, drive performance, and inspire a team towards operational excellence. The Opportunity: This is your chance to be part of a growing, dynamic company where continuous improvement is the heartbeat of the operation. As Shift Production Manager, you'll play a critical role in shaping the site's future, with real opportunities for career progression and development. You'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team in a chilled, high-risk food production environment. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll oversee a team of 4 direct reports and lead a wider team of up to 150. Your mission? Maximise efficiency, maintain high standards, and drive a culture of excellence. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead and develop your team - mentor, motivate, and manage ·Drive performance through KPI tracking and improvement initiatives ·Handle shift-level operational challenges and escalate as needed ·Support strategic plans to optimise site performance ·Embed Lean Manufacturing practices: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban ·Deliver on budget, cost control, and productivity targets ·Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food safety regulations ·Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high standards What You'll Bring: ·Proven leadership in FMCG or food manufacturing, preferably in chilled, high-risk environments ·Strong understanding of raw material to finished product processes ·A track record of successfully managing teams in high-pressure environments ·Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies ·Excellent communicati