Job Title: Production Operations Manager Location: Halstead, Essex Salary: £45,000 per annum Hours: Ideally candidates willing to start from 7:00am, as production currently runs on a 6:00am - 2:00pm shift
Job Summary Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of dried ingredients, including edible nuts, dried fruit and seeds, with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their people, systems and processes to support long-term success.
The Production Operations Manager will oversee all food manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient production, accurate inventory control, and compliance with food safety standards. This role is key to driving operational excellence, managing staff, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage daily food production schedules to meet customer demand
Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC and other food safety regulations
Oversee raw material and finished goods storage, ensuring stock rotation, traceability, and use of earliest best-before dates
Monitor production KPIs, including efficiency, waste and yield, and implement improvements
Coordinate dispatch, logistics and inter-warehouse stock transfers to ensure timely deliveries
Lead and train production and warehouse teams on hygiene and safety standards
Key Accountabilities
Maintain compliance with food safety audits and regulatory requirements
Achieve production targets while minimising waste and downtime
Ensure accurate inventory management and stock rotation
Deliver on-time order fulfilment and customer satisfaction
Control departmental budgets and optimise operational costs
Required Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience in food manufacturing and warehouse management
Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety legislation
Leadership and team management skills
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Free on-site parking
Welcoming and experienced team
24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Basic pension scheme
Salary sacrifice scheme
Health and wellbeing programme with discounts and promotions
On-site canteen
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, experienced Production Operations Manager to join a growing and well-established business in Halstead, Essex.
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