At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage production lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading international organisation in high-quality food production.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, life insurance, pension scheme, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career development and ongoing training in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Shape the future of food production while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 2 years experience in fresh meat production and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Production Area Manager to take charge of up to 5 production lines and lead a team of around 60 people in our fast-paced fresh meat operation. This is your opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role where you'll be central to delivering excellence in safety, quality, output, and team performance.
What You'll Do
- Lead & Manage: Direct, motivate, and support your Line Leaders to run smooth, safe, and efficient operations across multiple production lines.
- Performance Delivery: Be accountable for meeting and exceeding operational KPIs across safety, people, quality, cost, and service.
- Production Oversight: Plan, monitor, and adjust resources to meet customer orders while optimising efficiency and minimising downtime.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity, leading C.I. projects from idea to implementation.
- Training & Development: Coach and develop Line Leaders and Associates, ensuring your team has the skills, knowledge, and motivation to succeed.
- Compliance & Standards: Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements, with particular focus on HACCP and audit readiness.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Technical, Planning, Engineering, and HR teams to ensure smooth production flow and consistent product quality.
What You'll Bring
- Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a fresh meat production environment (essential), ideally in a management or supervisory role.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety systems, and compliance requirements.
- Qualifications: Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 (or willingness to obtain); management qualification desirable.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop large teams (50 people), building a high-performance culture.
- Analytical Skills: High level of numeracy with the ability to interpret data, monitor performance, and make informed decisions.
- Organisation: Excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Confident communicator able to engage with staff at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership.
- Mindset: Proactive, solutions-focused, and results-driven, with a passion for operational excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Life insurance and pension scheme for all employees.
- Wellbeing support including mini health MOTs, and more.
- Career development opportunities and ongoing training.
- Staff shop discounts, free onsite parking, and subsidised canteen.
- The chance to work for an international organisation producing high-quality food to industry-leading standards.
Apply today – send your CV as soon as possible and we will get in touch with you. Take the lead and help shape the future of food production with us!
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