We are recruiting for an experienced Food Production Manager to oversee a department. This role is currently for 3 months but could be extended. Essential to apply: Proven experience in a FMCG manufacturing/production environment (ideally ready meals ). Shift leadership experience (incl. coaching teams and managing agency labour). Excellent leadership and communication skills The ability to build a strong sense of team ownership and maintain a high level of morale within the team. Evidence of delivering against KPIs (service/output, labour, waste/yield, safety, quality/GMP). Confident running daily routines (start-up, hourly boards, handovers, escalation) and RCA (5 Whys/fishbone) to close actions. Good knowledge in Health & Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality and Environment requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The working shift can be any 5 from 7 and shifts will vary between 8-12 hours dependant on volumes. This role is available to start immediately