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Role - Production Manager / Location: Clitheroe
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our factory operations in Clitheroe. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the performance, safety, quality and efficiency of a production shift, ensuring we consistently deliver premium products to our customers.
You will play a key role in leading, motivating and developing a large production team while driving continuous improvement, food safety and operational excellence across the site.
The Role
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable running of your shift. You will lead a team of 30–50 people, ensuring high standards of quality, GMP, customer service and cost control are maintained at all times.
Outside of normal working hours, you will be the senior site lead, responsible for all factory operations, safety and security.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Performance
Deliver production plans by ensuring labour, materials, packaging and equipment are available and performing efficiently
Monitor and control yields, waste, downtime and line efficiency
Investigate issues and take immediate corrective action
Lead shift handovers and daily production communication
Ensure accurate recording of all labour hours
Health, Safety & Food Compliance
Maintain full compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety and health & safety standards
Ensure CCPs are controlled within specification
Investigate incidents and prevent recurrence
Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment
People Leadership
Recruit, train, coach and develop a flexible and capable workforce
Conduct performance reviews and manage training plans
Manage absence, conduct return-to-work interviews and address underperformance
Lead regular team briefings and promote two-way communication
Drive engagement, ownership and continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost, efficiency and service
Lead improvement projects and support new product trials and launches
Work closely with other departments to optimise factory performance
About You
You will be an experienced food manufacturing leader with strong operational and people management skills. You will be confident leading large teams in a fast-paced environment and passionate about safety, quality and continuous improvement.
You Will Have
At least 5 years' experience in food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety systems
Experience of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
Proven people management and leadership experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good IT skills and the ability to work with performance data
Food hygiene and health & safety qualifications
What We Offer
A key leadership role in a growing food manufacturing business
The opportunity to make a real impact on performance and culture
A supportive environment focused on development and improvement
Competitive salary and benefits package
What can we offer you?
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
Option to purchase additional annual leave
A day off work to support our charity partners
Flexible working options
Pension
Medical benefit
And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial's products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie snacks, Terra chips, Garden of Eatin' snacks, Earth's Best and Ella's Kitchen baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings teas, Joya and Natumi plant-based beverages, Greek Gods yogurt, Cully & Sully, Imagine and New Covent Garden soups, Yves and Linda McCartney's (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica natural sun care, among others.
In the UK, Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain's business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If you are a results-driven Production Manager who thrives in a high-volume food manufacturing environment and enjoys leading and developing teams, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team in Clitheroe.
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Benefits
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