Production Manager - Food Production Location: Ledbury Job type: Permanent Hours: Day shifts Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business during an exciting period of expansion. This role offers the chance to lead high-performing yeams, shape production processes and make a real impact within a fast-moving environment. Key responsibilities: Lead and oversee production activities to achieve targets across output, quality and cost Ensure a robust food safety and compliance culture Manage and develop production teams, providing coaching, feedback and ongoing support Work closely with Operations Manager to maintain smooth coordination between departments Implement and champion continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency Use KPIs such as OEE, yield, and downtime to identify improvement opportunities Maintain accurate production data and prepare reports for senior leadership About you: Experience as a Production Manager or senior production leader in food manufacturing Solid working knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety regulations Strong communication, leadership and team development skills Ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of delivering results Comfortable working with data, ...