Manufacturing manager Work, Jobs in Wellingborough, Nth (with Salaries)

Packing Manager
CAKEHEAD LTD —Wellingborough
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
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Packing Team Leader
The Heavenly Bake Company Ltd —Wellingborough
- £14.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Packing Team Leader PM
The Heavenly Bake Company Ltd —Wellingborough
- £15.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
Ilmor Engineering Ltd —Brixworth
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Manufacturing Team Leader
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Training & development
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Factory Shift Manager
Virani Food Products Ltd —Wellingborough
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Manufacturing Team Leader (AM shift)
U-POL Limited —Wellingborough
- Monday to Friday
- Maths
- Continuous improvement
- Data entry
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Process Manager
Airbus Operations Limited —Broughton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Free parking
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Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead
Ball Corporation —Kettering
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
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Head of Manufacturing UK
Aliaxis UK Limited (United Kingdom) —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Systems (QHSEI) Manager
ASSA ABLOY —Olney
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Project Manager - Manufacturing Product Transfer
Morgan Advanced Materials —Rugby
- Full-time
- PMP
- Microsoft Office
- Manufacturing
Production Line Manager
Brioche Pasquier —Milton Keynes
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Production Manager
Sealed Air —St. Neots
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Continuous Improvement Manager
Smurfit Westrock —Northampton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
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Team Manager - Warehouse
Morrisons —Rushden
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Manager, Sourcing & Procurement
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Leadership
Health, Safety & Environment Manager
Mars —Milton Keynes
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Lead Plant Fitter
Wellingborough —Wellingborough
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Employee discount
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Quality Assurance Manager
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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Packing Manager

CAKEHEAD LTD
Wellingborough

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£45,000 - £50,000 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Resource allocation planning
Operations management
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Food packaging and labelling
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Internal department liaison
Complaint handling
Performance management
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Safety inspections
Health and safety inspection
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Packaging
Quality control
Management reporting
Training & development
Safety compliance inspections
Food safety
Leadership
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing
Packaging line operation
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Packing Manager plays a key role in overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the packing department, ensuring products are packed accurately, safely, and in line with quality and customer requirements. This position is responsible for managing packing teams, coordinating daily packing activities, monitoring productivity and performance, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives, stock control accuracy, and the timely delivery of products, while driving high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the packing operation.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure all finished products are packed accurately, safely, and efficiently to meet customer, quality, and food safety requirements.
Deliver daily packing plans in line with production schedules and customer orders.
Lead, develop, and motivate the packing team to achieve operational, quality, and performance targets.
Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, health and safety, and company standards.
Optimise packing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control costs.
Ensure the availability and effective use of packing materials, equipment, and labour resources.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the packing operation.
Drive operational excellence through performance monitoring, reporting, and corrective action.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Plan, organise, and oversee all packing activities to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
Coordinate daily packing schedules with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams.
Monitor packing line performance and take corrective action to minimise downtime and inefficiencies.
Ensure products are packed, labelled, coded, and palletised correctly according to specifications.

Team Leadership

Lead, supervise, and develop Packing Team Leaders and Packing Operatives.
Manage team performance through regular communication, coaching, training, and development.
Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans.
Manage attendance, absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters in conjunction with HR.

Quality and Food Safety

Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, GMP, hygiene, allergen control, and quality requirements.
Investigate and resolve packing-related quality issues and customer complaints.
Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions where required.
Promote a culture of quality and right-first-time performance.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Ensure all packing activities are conducted in accordance with health and safety policies and procedures.
Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and accident investigations as required.
Promote safe working practices and ensure all employees receive appropriate training.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and customer standards.

Resource and Materials Management

Monitor packing material usage and minimise waste.
Manage labour resources effectively to meet operational requirements while controlling costs.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve packaging processes, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate.
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, labour efficiency, waste, customer complaints, and line downtime.
Lead improvement projects to enhance operational performance and customer service.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Liaise with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering teams to ensure smooth operational flow.
Provide regular performance updates and reports to senior management.
Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives.

Typical KPIs

On-time order fulfilment
Packing productivity and efficiency
Labour utilisation
Packing material waste
Customer complaints
Quality and food safety compliance
Health and safety performance
Equipment downtime
Staff turnover and absence levels

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

The Packaging Manager should have proven experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment, with a strong track record of leading packing operations and managing teams to achieve productivity, quality, and service objectives. The role requires a solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, GMP, and health and safety requirements, alongside experience in performance management, resource planning, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to analyse operational data and drive efficiencies. A recognised qualification in food manufacturing, operations management, or a related field is desirable, together with experience of manufacturing systems, packing processes, and Lean improvement methodologies.

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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