Location: South Yorkshire
Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced and hands‑on Production Manager to join a well‑established food manufacturing business specialising in fresh meat processing. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day butchery operation, leading production teams to deliver exceptional standards of food safety, quality, efficiency, and customer service. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining compliance with UK food legislation, BRCGS standards, HACCP principles, and retailer requirements. You'll play a vital role in developing people, driving continuous improvement, maximising yields, and creating a culture where safety, quality, and operational excellence come first.
About you
- Food Safety Level 3 or 4 qualified with HACCP Level 3 as a minimum.
- Proven experience leading production within a meat processing or butchery environment.
- Strong knowledge of meat yields, cutting specifications, labour planning, and cost control.
- Excellent understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, UK food legislation, and retailer standards.
- Experience working with major UK retailers would be highly advantageous.
What will you be doing?
- Leading the daily butchery and packing operations to deliver production plans safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
- Managing Production Supervisors and production teams, ensuring high performance through coaching, development, and accountability.
- Ensuring compliance with all food safety, legal, and customer requirements, including BRCGS, HACCP, Red Tractor, and retailer standards.
- Driving labour planning, productivity, and cost control to meet operational and budgetary targets.
- Monitoring production performance through KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and quality.
- Promoting excellent GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards while maintaining audit readiness at all times.
- Managing raw material usage to minimise waste and maximise yield in line with production plans.
- Deputising for the Factory Manager when required and supporting wider site operational objectives.
So, what can they offer you?
- An opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business where quality, innovation, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.
- Autonomy to shape production performance, develop people, and implement continuous improvement initiatives within an experienced leadership team.
- Commitment to investing in people and facilities, offering an environment where ideas are valued and contributions make a real difference.
- Long‑term career opportunities in a business that continues to invest and grow.
We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Production Manager employer: In The News
As a leading player in the FMCG manufacturing sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Preston, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives and provide a supportive culture that values strong interpersonal relationships across all departments. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that not only drives capital-based projects but also fosters a rewarding career path in engineering project management.
