Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Yeovil, Somerset £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (Up to £50k Depending on Experience) Day-based hours | Full-time | Permanent About the Company The Production Manager role is critical to the day-to-day operations within this established food manufacturing business based in Yeovil, committed to delivering high-quality products and continuous innovation. The Production Manager take the lead on operations, team leadership and drives forward continuous improvement across the site. The Role As Production Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met. You'll lead a team of supervisors and operatives, driving performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day production operations to meet output and quality targets Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, BRC) Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and quality Coach and develop team members to build capability and engagement Maintain a safe working environment and promote best practices What We're Looking For Proven experience in a production management role within the food industry Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies Excellent leadership and communication skills Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems Proficient in production planning tools and Microsoft Office A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on results What's in It for You Day-based working hours for better work-life balance Opportunity to shape and improve production processes Supportive team culture and career development opportunities