Production Manager (Food/Fresh Produce)
Salary: £37,000–£42,000
Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days only)
Location: Bilsthorpe – Newark, Nottinghamshire
(Commutable from Newark, Bilsthorpe, Coddington, Winthorpe, Farndon, Kelham)
Are you an experienced Production Manager in the food industry, or a Production Supervisor ready to step up into a management role? Do you want to join an industry-leading, family-run company that values sustainability, innovation, and a positive working culture?
We are recruiting two Production Managers to join a well-established food business that continues to grow while maintaining a strong sense of community and a great team culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career in a company that invests in its people.
About the Company:
This family-run business has built a stellar reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality food products. They are passionate about sustainability, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement, and their teams take pride in contributing to the company’s success in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations on a busy food production site, managing production teams and Team Leaders to ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing daily operations on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation
2. Coordinating workflow with Team Leaders to optimize line performance
3. Shift planning and resource allocation
4. Team management, recruitment, and onboarding
5. Ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
6. Leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste
7. Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations
The Person:
8. Proven experience in a food production environment as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor ready to step up
9. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
11. Passionate about sustainability and contributing to a company with strong environmental values
12. Ambitious and motivated to drive performance improvements and operational excellence
Why Join:
13. Competitive salary with pension and holiday benefits
14. 4 on 4 off day shift rotation offering a great work-life balance
15. Career development and training opportunities
16. Join a company with a supportive culture and loyal team
If you are a driven Production Manager or an aspiring Supervisor ready for the next step, this is your chance to join a company where your leadership and skills can make a real difference.
Apply today to join this growing, people-focused business!
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