Senior Production Manager (Nights)

Senior Production Manager (Nights)A critical senior appointment for a leading FMCG manufacturer based in Stoke-on-TrentLocation: Stoke-On-TrentSalary: Up to £56,000 per annumHours: Sunday to Thursday, 9:30pm - 6:30amWe are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager (Nights) to take overall responsibility for the night shift operation across two high-volume manufacturing facilities. This is a pivotal leadership role, accountable for driving operational performance, productivity, quality, safety, people development, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG environment.Managing large production teams through a structure of Shift Managers, Team Leaders and Supervisors, the successful candidate will ensure production targets are consistently achieved while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and customer service.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction and Operations Lead the night shift operation to deliver the daily production planEnsure customer orders are completed accurately and on timeManage labour resources to maximise productivity and efficiencyMonitor production performance, yields and KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvementMinimise waste across raw materials, packaging and consumablesLead daily operational meetings and communicate production performance across departments Team Management Lead, motivate and develop production teams and Senior Line LeadersConduct inductions, training, appraisals and ongoing performance reviewsManage ..... full job details .....