At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop production teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a respected food manufacturing business with a strong UK presence.
- Benefits: Up to £50,000 salary, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and a supportive culture focused on people development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 51000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Production Manager looking to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where people development, operational excellence and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?
Our client is a highly respected food manufacturing business with a significant UK presence and an excellent reputation for investing in both its people and facilities. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Production Manager to lead one of their key production teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-invested business that offers genuine career development and long-term progression.
The Role
Working on a 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of production, ensuring safety, quality, service and operational performance targets are consistently achieved. Leading by example, you will motivate, coach and develop your team while driving a culture of continuous improvement across the operation. Working closely with Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain, you will ensure production plans are delivered efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop production teams to deliver outstanding performance.
- Ensure production plans are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
- Drive improvements across productivity, waste, quality and labour utilisation.
- Monitor and report on production KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Promote a positive food safety, quality and health & safety culture.
- Work closely with Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain teams to maximise operational performance.
- Manage staffing levels, training, succession planning and employee engagement.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure compliance with all company, customer and legislative standards.
The Person
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Previous experience as a Production Manager, Shift Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager within food manufacturing.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- A proven track record of improving operational performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
- A proactive, hands-on management style with a passion for developing people and delivering results.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £50,000, negotiable depending on experience.
- Excellent company benefits package.
- 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business that invests heavily in both its people and facilities.
If you're an ambitious Production Manager looking for your next challenge within a leading food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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