Proactive Talent Solutions is hiring a Production Manager

To lead and manage end-to-end beverage production operations within a Manufacturing and FMCG environment, ensuring operational efficiency, consistent product quality, safety compliance, and cost control, while aligning production with business demand and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. What you will be doing: - Lead and oversee daily production operations to deliver against volume, quality and cost targets. - Overview production plans aligned with demand forecasts and supply chain requirements. - Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, FSSC and internal quality standards across all production lines. - Drive operational excellence by improving OEE, reducing downtime and eliminating waste. - Lead, coach and develop production teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture. - Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and optimal plant performance. - Drive cost efficiency through effective utilisation of labour, materials and utilities. - Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and promote a strong safety culture. - Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes. - Collaborate cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial) to ensure seamless execution across the value chain. Key Competencies: Managerial Competencies - Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Decision-Making & Risk Management - Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Skills - Financial & Business Acumen - Operational Excellence - Performance & Results Management - Resilience & Personal Effectiveness - Strategic Problem Solving - Team Development & Coaching - Visionary Leadership & Strategic Direction Functional & Technical Competencies (FMCG / Beverage Production) - Production Planning & Line Optimisation - OEE Management & Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) - Food Safety & Quality Systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC) - High-speed Bottling / Packaging Line Management - Cost Control & Waste Reduction in FMCG operations - Maintenance Coordination & Asset Reliability - Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance (HSE) - Data-Driven Decision Making & Root Cause Analysis - Supply Chain Integration & Demand Alignment - Digital Manufacturing Systems (ERP / MES awareness Key Performance Indicators - Production volume vs plan - OEE and line efficiency - Yield and wastage reduction - Downtime and equipment reliability - Cost per unit and budget adherence - Food safety and quality compliance - Safety performance (incidents, LTIs) - Team engagement and capability development