Production Manager in Hampshire

Overview of Roleð Location: Newcastle-under-Lymeð Place of Work: Allied Bakeries Stoke (full-time on-site role)ð Salary: CompetitiveHours: Monday-Friday with flexibility to respond to operational incidents outside of normal working hoursWe’re looking for a driven and experienced Production Manager to join our Manufacturing team at Allied Bakeries Stoke. This is a key leadership role where you’ll be responsible for delivering performance across Safety, Quality and Efficiency in a fast-paced commercial bakery environment. You’ll lead from the front, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement to ensure operational excellence across your area of responsibility.ð What You’ll Be DoingLeading your area with a strong “Safety First” mindset, ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing environment.Setting consistently high standards through visible leadership, providing clear direction, coaching and support to your team.Taking full ownership of manufacturing performance, delivering against production, quality and cost targets.Championing a culture of continuous improvement, challenging ways of working to enhance performance.Planning proactively to ensure operational resilience, using data and performance insights to drive targeted improvements.Leading the delivery of site and national projects, ensuring successful implementation and ownership.Developing capability within your team, supporting succession planning and building a strong talent pipeline. What We’re Looking ForProven leadership experience in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.Strong understanding of production operations, hygiene standards and food safety principles.A track record of improving performance, efficiency and operational outcomes.The ability to engage, motivate and develop high-performing teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a data-led approach to decision making.The ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the business.A proactive, resilient mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and leading change.Experience managing projects or delivering operational improvements is advantageous.ð Why Join Us?At Allied Bakeries, we offer a supportive and rewarding environment where you can develop your career and make a real impact. Our benefits include:ð 33 days annual leaveð¼ Up to 10% employer pension contributionð Private healthcare and healthcare cash planð Ongoing leadership development, mentoring and career progression opportunitiesð Retail discounts across a wide range of brandsð² Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemeð§ Employee Assistance Programme