Production manager

Job Description

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: Liverpool

Role: Onsite and F/T

Salary: Competitive

About the Company:

Our client is a leading food manufacturer and distributor based in Liverpool, supplying major national retailers, large food service organisations, and blue-chip customers.

With significant growth over recent years and ambitious plans for the future, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business where you can make a real impact and build a long-term career within the food manufacturing industry.

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of a key production area, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards across Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, and Performance.

The Role:

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing production team, ensuring customer demands are met while driving efficiencies, reducing waste, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

You will have full ownership and accountability for your production area, managing day-to-day operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Health & Safety, Quality, Cost reduction, waste reduction, and operational performance across production areas
• Take full ownership and accountability of the production department
• Monitor production output and ensure delivery against business requirements
• Plan workflows, resources, and labour requirements in line with demand
• Review team performance and identify training and development opportunities
• Motivate, coach, and develop teams to improve engagement and efficiency
• Maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and monthly production performance
• Lead and deliver change initiatives within the department
• Work closely with Materials and Production Planning teams to optimise production flow
• Drive continuous improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives
• Manage budgets and resources in line with business expectations

About You:

You will be an experienced Production Manager or Operations professional with a strong background within food manufacturing and a proven track record of leading teams within a fast-paced environment.

You will have the ability to influence change, improve performance, and develop a positive team culture while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong background in food manufacturing with experience across Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Transport operations
• Proven production management experience
• Experience managing teams of 100+ employees
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage challenging environments and drive long-term development
• Demonstrable experience delivering operational change and improvement initiatives
• Confident working independently with the ability to influence and create change
• Experience managing return-to-work processes and disciplinary procedures
• Proven ability to create and deliver KPIs and service delivery improvements for customers
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and food safety compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PC literate with strong knowledge of inventory systems, MRP, and performance measurement tools
• Results-driven with a commercial mindset

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Production Manager looking to join a growing food manufacturing business and play a key role in shaping future success.