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Production Manager required in Newport - new facility, small team (25), but part of a growing global group. Mon-Thurs 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 7:00am–1:00pm.

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to plan, organise, and control production activities to ensure the timely supply of best-value products to global retail and professional customers, while promoting lean manufacturing best practices to improve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe and the US. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature.

Production Manager Key Responsibilities

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Deliver weekly production plans within agreed cost and labour targets, using agency labour where required.

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Lead departmental objectives and KPIs while promoting a strong safety-first culture.

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Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational efficiency across production.

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Manage and develop a multi-functional production team.

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Support audits (H&S, ISO9001, customer/system) and ensure full compliance.

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Support new product introductions, trials, and pre-production runs.

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Manage labour costs, stock control, and production data via ERP (Dynamics).

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Recommend and support capital investment projects.

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Ensure accurate completion of all production and quality documentation.

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Maintain high standards of GMP, housekeeping, PPE compliance, and flexibility to meet production demands.

Production Manager Essential Qualifications & Experience

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Production Management or Supervisory experience in manufacturing (Packaging/FMCG preferred).

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Strong people management skills with experience leading teams of 25+.

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Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools (5S, Kaizen).

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Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems.

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Good standard of education (A-level or equivalent) and communication skills.

Desirable

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Several years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

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ILM/NVQ Level 3–6 or professional production management qualification.

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Extensive lean/CI experience in Packaging or FMCG.

Key Skills

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Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

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Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail.

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Self-motivated, team-focused, and able to motivate others.

This is a great opportunity to become a pivotal member of the manufacturing team.

Please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an informal chat about the role