Production Manager
Shift: Monday - Friday
Salary £50,000-£55,000
We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on and driven Production Manager to join our growing world food manufacturing operation. You will take full responsibility for day‑to‑day production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, food safety and on‑time delivery across our product range. Our factory produces a variety of ambient product and we are looking for someone who is experienced in a similar environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of production operations, ensuring output targets, quality standards and food safety requirements are consistently achieved
* Lead, manage and develop production teams, including supervisors and operatives, driving a high‑performance culture
* Manage attendance, absence, performance and conduct in line with company policies and procedures
* Identify training needs, implement development plans and ensure all staff are fully trained and competent
* Plan, organise and optimise production schedules to meet customer demand and operational efficiency targets
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions
* Monitor and report on KPIs, ensuring accountability across production teams
* Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, BRC and Health & Safety standards at all times
* Work cross‑functionally with Technical, Engineering, Warehouse, Planning and Supply Chain teams
* Lead and support internal and external audits, inspections and customer requirements
About You
* Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities and operational challenges in a fast‑paced environment
* Proven experience as a Production Manager within FMCG or food manufacturing
* Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing large teams
* Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable operating on the factory floor
* Sound knowledge of food safety standards (BRC, HACCP, VACCP, TACCP)
* Strong organisational, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
* Experience within world food manufacturing (rice, snacks or ambient foods) is desirable
* Able to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
* Experience of BRC Audits
* Experience supplying or working with major UK retailers such as Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda
* Understanding of retailer expectations, including service levels, compliance and audit standards
* Experience working with independent wholesalers and/or foodservice channels
What We Offer
* 6 weeks holiday (30 days inc statutory bank holidays)
* Access to staff EAP / Wellbeing and Benefit platform offering discounts
* Standard company pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
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