Area Production Manager - Chilled Food Manufacturing
The Role
We are seeking an Area Production Manager within a chilled food manufacturing environment to lead and develop a team within a fast-paced production environment.
The successful candidate will be a people-focused leader with a hands-on approach, capable of driving production performance while developing their team and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate and develop a team, creating a positive and accountable working environment.
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Oversee daily production operations to ensure customer orders are completed on time and to specification.
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Monitor production performance against targets, including output, efficiency, waste and labour costs.
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Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, product quality and health and safety.
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Manage staffing levels, attendance, shift allocation, training and employee performance.
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Build strong working relationships across Production, Technical, Hygiene, Planning and Engineering.
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Identify and implement improvements to productivity, processes and waste reduction.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and the development of team members.
Essential Experience and Skills
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Experience within chilled food manufacturing.
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Experience leading and managing a production team.
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A people-centric leadership style, with the ability to engage, motivate and develop employees.
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Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, quality and health and safety standards.
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Managing production targets, KPIs, labour efficiency and waste.
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Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Salary and Benefits
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Salary: Dependent on experience.
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Working hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm.
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Annual leave: 33 days.
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Pension: Company pension scheme.
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Career progression: Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the business.
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Production Manager in Leicester employer: Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd
KPI Recruiting Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in Telford, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where they can enhance their HR skills while contributing to meaningful projects within the senior leadership team. With opportunities for growth and a focus on employee well-being, this role promises a rewarding experience for those looking to make a difference in HR administration.
