Manufacturing Line Operations Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead the line team to deliver continuous performance improvement aligned with site and market needs. You’ll own line performance around the clock, develop the team, and implement integrated work system standards to drive excellence. You will build capability, ensure safety and GMP, and manage daily management systems to sustain results. You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to unlock potential and sustain peak line performance. This is a hands-on leadership role at a major FMCG site with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• critical illness cover
• discounted gym memberships
• enhanced parental leave
• electric car schemes

Responsibilities

• Role modelling high safety and GMP standards
• Maintaining equipment and housekeeping standards
• Driving Run-to-Target and Daily Management System discipline
• Leading and developing the line team for 7×24 operations
• Bringing in external capability to close capability gaps
• Demonstrating leadership in challenging situations
• Driving continuous performance improvement aligned with site metrics

Key requirements

• Experience in FMCG or similar production/manufacturing environment
• First line leadership training and demonstrated leadership in operations, safety, and quality
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in continuous improvement and structured problem-solving tools
• Flexible, proactive attitude with a results-driven mindset
• Ability to influence upwards and across the organisation
• Strong IT and presentation skills

• leadership
• communication
• influencing
• IT proficiency
• presentation skills
• structured problem-solving tools

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