Production Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Production / Project Manager to join a fast-growing creative product development business specialising in sustainable product ranges for major grocery and volume retailers.

This is a pivotal role responsible for managing the full production lifecycle, from receipt of customer orders through to final delivery. Working closely with factories in China and collaborating with internal teams across Sales, Design, Product Development, Logistics, and Finance, you will ensure products are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing customer orders from confirmation to delivery
• Creating and maintaining detailed production critical paths
• Monitoring progress and proactively resolving delays or issues
• Acting as the main point of contact for overseas factories
• Coordinating sample development, approvals, testing, and certification
• Managing red seal and green seal approval processes
• Ensuring compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with freight forwarders and logistics partners
• Tracking shipments and resolving delivery issues
• Driving continuous improvement across production and supplier performance

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and play a key role in bringing innovative, sustainable products to market for some of the UK’s leading retailers.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong project management skills and experience managing production with international suppliers.

You will have:

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Production Manager, Project Manager, or Product Development role
• Experience working with factories in China and managing overseas suppliers
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product testing, and approvals
• Excellent critical path management and project planning skills
• Experience managing red seal and green seal approvals
• Familiarity with retailer compliance requirements and testing standards
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with grocery and high-volume retail customers would be ideal

ABOUT COMPANY

Sustainability is at the heart of everything the business does. They are passionate about designing fun, innovative products that combine standout creativity with environmentally responsible materials and manufacturing.

Working closely with their retail partners, they develop trend-led, commercially successful ranges tailored to customers’ needs. Their culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and driven by innovation. They believe bold ideas create meaningful change, and are committed to disrupting the market with products that are as exciting as they are sustainable.

SALARY

Circa £40,000, depending on experience