About the Role: Our client is a well-established food manufacturer seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to join their team. As a growing business they are looking for someone to lead, manage, and oversee the day-to-day operations of their production facility. This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on both operational efficiency and staff development within a busy, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage daily production operations to meet customer expectations * Effectively allocate resources and optimise asset usage to maximise results * Oversee product quality, output, and on-time logistics * Monitor processes and take corrective actions where necessary * Keep up to date with best practices and production management techniques * Foster cross-department collaboration, including procurement, distribution, and management * Manage and develop a team of supervisors and staff (approximately 50 staff across 5 supervisors) * Collaborate with Directors to implement cost-saving strategies and operational improvements * Address employee concerns and grievances Requirements: * Proven experience as a Production Manager in the food industry * Ideally you will have experience of a complex food production * Demonstrated staff management and development experience * Knowledge of quality standards and health & safety regulations in a manufacturing environment * Excellent organisational and leadership skills * Hands-on, lead-by-example attitude, with a willingness to jump in and support the team when needed If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth of a well-established brand in the food manufacturing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your most up to date CV showcasing your most relevant skills and experience. Whilst we will always try and do our best, due to high volumes of interest we can’t always reply, if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours this means your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion