Operations Recruitment Leader | Delivering Top Operations Talent | Driving Careers & Business Growth
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join a leading food manufacturer in the Leeds area. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, embedding a people‑first culture, and leading continuous improvement across a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of operations while motivating, developing, and empowering your team to deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and embed a culture of safety, food safety, and compliance across all operations.
* Deliver operational performance against KPIs.
* Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, driving efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
* Own and deliver hazard assessments, risk assessments, and safety tours, ensuring corrective actions are closed out promptly.
* Be a hands‑on leader and visible presence on the shop floor, ensuring teams are engaged, supported, and empowered.
* Provide strong leadership in team development, recruitment, retention, and training compliance.
* Ensure robust HACCP, allergen management, SOPs, and quality systems are followed and continuously improved.
* Maintain technical and customer compliance, ensuring product quality and standards are consistently met.
* Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver business objectives and support strategic initiatives.
Key Skills & Requirements
* Food Manufacturing background is essential, with proven leadership and people management experience in the sector.
* A true people person – able to inspire, coach, and build high‑performing, engaged teams.
* Strong understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH or equivalent qualification desirable).
* Demonstrated ability in planning, logistics, and operational performance tracking.
* Skilled in Excel reporting and data‑driven decision making.
* Knowledge of RCA (Root Cause Analysis), Hazard Analysis, HACCP, and Food Safety.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary package (depending on experience).
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading food manufacturer.
* A culture that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and people development.
* Career development and progression opportunities.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Production
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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