Manufacturing product manager jobs

08 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Project Manager - Manufacturing & Engineering

Gleeson Recruitment Group United Kingdom

Gleeson is delighted to be partnering with Business in the search for a Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives within a growing engineering and manufacturing business. The role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, engage with senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in supporting the organisation's ongoing growth and success. Job Title : Project Manager Salary : 55,000 Location : West Midlands Duties Lead and deliver multiple strategic projects simultaneously, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. Define project plans, timelines, deliverable, and success measures in collaboration with key stakeholders. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and resources, implementing effective mitigation plans where required. Build and maintain strong working relationships with...

16 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Senior Operations Logistics Manager

£45,000 - £58,000 yearly

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR Company Leyland, Lancashire, UK

Senior Operations Logistics Manager Make a measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery and cost, by joining our team at Leyland Trucks, leading operational improvement, coaching teams and using data to shape better processes. Strong leadership, communication and analytical capability are essential. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Continuous Improvement Manager, Business Improvement Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Operations Improvement Manager Benefits include a comprehensive medical scheme, pension, support for professional qualifications and extensive learning and development. SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW An opportunity...

25 Oct, 2026

Full Time

Packaging Technologist

Mundipharma Cambridge, UK

Packaging Technologist Location: Cambridge, UK Department: Operational Support Job type: 12-month contingent contract (PAYE / Umbrella Hourly Rate) Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. The Team Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, the Packaging Technologist will play a dual role supporting operational excellence and packaging technical robustness within a solid oral dose pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position is ideally suited to an experienced pharmaceutical professional with strong GMP knowledge, a hands‑on improvement mindset, and proven experience in packaging operations for solid dose products. Role and Responsibilities Technical Ownership: Act as the site technical...

25 Oct, 2026

Full Time

Manufacturing Expansion Transition Technician – B Shift

Mundipharma Cambridge, UK

Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role) Location: Bard Manufacturing Facility Department: Manufacturing Operations Job Type: Fixed-Term (Project-Based, 2-Year Contract) Reports to: Shift Manager Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably to patients who depend on them. As part of our ongoing manufacturing expansion programme, we are investing in new capabilities while maintaining excellence within our existing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical business initiative by ensuring continuity of supply during a period of operational transformation. Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position established to support manufacturing operations within Bard's legacy production suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role will...

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24 Oct, 2026

Contract

Paint & Polish Production Operative

Randstad Inhouse Services Coventry, UK

Are you ready to join a world-class team? We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) site in Ryton-on-Dunsmore. This is your opportunity to contribute to the production of high-specification vehicles while developing your skills in a professional, cutting-edge automotive environment. Job Details: Job Title: Paint & Polish Production Operative Location: Oxford Road, Prologis Park Ryton, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3EA Pay: 16.39 per hour basic rate, with additional shift premiums and excellent overtime rates available. Shift Patterns : This is a 36-hour per week role. Shift patterns may vary based on site requirements: Early: 06:00-13:30 (Mon-Thurs), 06:00-12:00 (Fri) Late: 13:30-21:00 (Mon-Thurs), 12:00-18:00 (Fri) Nights: 21:00-06:00 (Mon-Thurs) What do we offer? 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) and a 2-week summer shutdown. Comprehensive mental health and financial...

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24 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Paint & Polish Production Operative

Randstad RIS Coventry, UK

Are you ready to join a world-class team? We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) site in Ryton-on-Dunsmore . This is your opportunity to contribute to the production of high-specification vehicles while developing your skills in a professional, cutting-edge automotive environment. Job Details: Job Title: Paint & Polish Production Operative Location: Oxford Road, Prologis Park Ryton, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3EA Pay: £16.39 per hour basic rate, with additional shift premiums and excellent overtime rates available. Shift Patterns : This is a 36-hour per week role. Shift patterns may vary based on site requirements: Early: 06:00-13:30 (Mon-Thurs), 06:00-12:00 (Fri) Late: 13:30-21:00 (Mon-Thurs), 12:00-18:00 (Fri) Nights: 21:00-06:00 (Mon-Thurs) What do we offer? 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) and a 2-week summer shutdown. Comprehensive mental health...

23 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Operations Manager

£59,290 yearly

AWD online Mobberley, Cheshire East, UK

Operations Manager This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing leader with strong mechanical aptitude to shape operational performance, improve asset reliability and help unlock future growth within an invested, order-driven production environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Department Manager, Site Manager, Manufacturing Lead, Production Lead Benefits include flexitime, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to buy up to one week of additional annual leave and death-in-service cover. SALARY: £59,290 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Mobberley, Cheshire, North West England (WA16) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week; flexitime with flexible start and finish times and the ability to build up and take additional time off work WHY...

22 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Shift Leader

Chesterfield Poultry Doncaster, UK

Shift Leader Location: Doncaster Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Why Join Chesterfield Poultry? Let's be honest most job adverts talk about responsibilities, shift patterns and qualifications. We're more interested in talking about you. At Chesterfield Poultry, we're looking for people who want more than just a job. We're looking for people who want to learn, develop, be part of a great team and build a career they can be proud of. Whether you're starting your career, looking for your next challenge or bringing years of experience with you, you'll find opportunities to grow here. Every day, our teams play an important role in producing quality food products that reach homes across the UK. Behind every product is a team of passionate people working together to make it happen from Production and Engineering to Technical, Agriculture, Logistics and Support Functions. What makes Chesterfield Poultry different? We invest in our people We create opportunities...

21 Oct, 2026

Permanent

CNC Programmer, Setter & Operator

AM Global Leicester, UK

Job Purpose As a 3-Axis CNC Programmer, Setter & Operator within the Fabrication Team, you will be responsible for the manufacture of precision infrared and visible optical components to exacting customer specifications. You will program, set and operate CNC milling machinery to mill, shape and bevel optical components, working to micron level tolerances and maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness and workmanship. The role will involve machining delicate optical materials, verifying component dimensions using CMM and other inspection equipment, and carrying out cleaning and surface inspection to applicable standards. You will be expected to take ownership of your work from process preparation and machine setup through to final inspection, ensuring components meet drawing, process and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Programme, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machinery to manufacture precision optical components. Interpret...

21 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Factory Operative

Greencore Wisbech, UK

4 on 4 off Day Shift 07:00 - 19:00 £12.96 Per Hour Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Wisbech , we have a team of 525...

21 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Machine Operator Night shift

Greencore Selby, UK

Nights - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm to 6am (after 6 weeks rotates to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday for a further 6 weeks) Rate of pay - Starting at £18.07 per hour, rising to £18.54 upon completion of training (Over time is after 36 hours a week at time and a quarter) Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to...

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21 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Production Operative Part time

Muller UK & Ireland Market Drayton TF9, UK

We are currently recruiting for a Part time Trainee Technical Operator to join our Filling department at our Market Drayton site. You'll be part of Müller's UK Manufacturing Operation, helping us produce high-quality products efficiently, safely, and to specification. Shift Pattern: 2 on / 6 off (Days & Nights) Location: Market Drayton Salary: £15,539.49 The Ideal candidate will have production machine experience and knowledge within Technical Processing Plant operative, ideally in a food manufacturing environment. Your Responsibilities: • Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to procedures. • A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety • Ability to co-operate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties • Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets • Meeting Individual targets • Minimising machine / plant down time • Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general...

20 Oct, 2026

Temporary

Machine / Manufacturing Operative EXCELLENT PAY RATES

£504 - £521 weekly

Adecco Cayton, Scarborough, UK

EXCELLENT PAY RATES Earn between 504.38 and 521.63 gross PER WEEK! Ongoing rolling temporary contracts - not seasonal - start a career today! Join Our Team as a Manufacturing / Machine Operator Are you seeking a fantastic opportunity to join a large electrical manufacturing organisation with a vibrant culture and a supportive working environment? Look no further! Our client, a global leader in energy management and automation, is urgently seeking Machine Operators to join their team in Eastfield. About the Role: As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in our production processes. Your primary responsibilities will include: Set up, operate and monitor machines. Performing scheduled maintenance and minor repairs Replacing components like belts, bearings, and seals Conducting continuity checks and basic diagnostics Supporting commissioning and testing activities Following technical drawings and assembly instructions accurately. Conducting...

17 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Machine Operator Night shift

Greencore Selby, UK

Nights - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm to 6am (after 6 weeks rotates to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday for a further 6 weeks) Rate of pay - Starting at 18.07 per hour, rising to 18.54 upon completion of training (Over time is after 36 hours a week at time and a quarter) Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and...

17 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Factory Operative

Greencore Wisbech, UK

4 on 4 off Day Shift 07:00 - 19:00 12.96 Per Hour Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Wisbech , we have a team of 525 colleagues and...

09 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager

£57,200 yearly

AWD online Birmingham, UK

Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Take ownership of a high-potential Midlands sales territory, developing key accounts while winning new business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to combine Account Management, Business Development and consultative technical selling. It could also suit a technically minded engineering professional looking to move into sales, or someone with a technical sales background and a strong understanding of surface finishing processes. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Regional Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Technical Account Manager, Territory Manager, Sales Engineer Benefits include a company car, commission, enhanced pension contribution and life assurance. SALARY: £57,200 OTE + Benefits+ Benefits LOCATION: Home-Based...

08 Oct, 2026

Temporary

Production Operative- Italian Speaking

Adecco Liverpool, UK

Job Title: Production Operative (Italian Speaking) Location: Liverpool Pay: 13.00 per hour (Weekdays) 13.50 per hour (Weekends) Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts (6:00am - 2:00pm, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, 10:00pm - 6:00am) About the Organisation Our client is a prominent leader with over 30 years of expertise in the production industry. Due to their continuous growth and commitment to excellence, they are now seeking a motivated and reliable Production Operative to join their dynamic manufacturing team. The Role In this vital role, you will contribute significantly to the efficiency of the production line, ensuring that machinery operates seamlessly to meet production targets. Your proactive approach will be key to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities: Execute production orders promptly and accurately to achieve set objectives. Carry out adjustments, tooling, and format changes on the production line. Collaborate with the Production Manager to...

07 Oct, 2026

Temporary

Line Leader

£12.71 - £14.71 hourly

Barker Ross Coalville LE67, UK

Line Leader - Bardon (LE67) 12.71 to 14.71 per hour 06:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 22:00 Barker Ross is recruiting a Line Leader for a fast-paced co-pack operation in Coalville . This is an exciting chance to step into a leadership role with a world-leading food and beverage company, offering long-term stability, career development, and the opportunity to lead a motivated production team. If you're hands-on, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy motivating others, we want to hear from you. This is a temp to Perm position for the right candidate. Pay & Shift: First 2 weeks are paid at 12.71 p/h then is increased 14.71 p/h when the line leader training begins AM shift 06:00 - 14:00 PM shift 14:00 - 22:00 About the Role As a Line Leader, you will oversee your production line, ensuring daily targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating,...

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01 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Quality Technician

TXM Recruit Yorkshire, UK

Are you an experienced Quality Technician with a background in manufacturing or engineering? Do you have strong attention to detail and experience with inspection, measurement and quality control? If so, TXM Recruit are sourcing a Quality Technician for an established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Normanton, West Yorkshire . This is a full-time, permanent position paying up to 32,000 per annum (dependant on experience), working site-based Monday to Friday . Working as part of the QSHE team and reporting to the Quality Manager, you will support inspection, testing and quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations. You will work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory and company requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on quality or inspection experience who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working in a manufacturing...

30 Sep, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Machine Operator / Production Operative

£13.61 hourly

AWD online Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Machine Operator / Production Operative Join a busy manufacturing team in a hands-on role operating machinery, packing materials and supporting safe, efficient production. Previous machine operating experience, attention to detail and a strong approach to hygiene and safety are essential. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Production Operator, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operator, Line Operative, Packing Operative SALARY: £13.61 per Hour + Benefits LOCATION: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: SHIFT 1: Monday to Friday / 6.00am to 2.00pm SHIFT 2: Monday to Friday / 2.00pm to 10.00pm JOB OVERVIEW A hands-on opportunity is available for an experienced Machine Operator / Production Operative to support a busy manufacturing...