Posted: 21st August 2026
Salary: DoE
Location: BH16 6LS
Reference: RAPM
Production Manager
Mploy are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our client in Poole area, this is within the food and FMCG Sector. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production and ensuring consistently deliver high‑quality chocolate products safely, efficiently and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily production operations.
- Supervise, motivate and develop the production team.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards and deadlines are achieved.
- Monitor efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
- Manage staffing, production planning and resource requirements.
- Work closely with Quality, Warehouse, NPD and other departments.
- Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
- Ensure company procedures and manufacturing standards are consistently followed.
About You
- Previous production management experience, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment.
- Confident and experienced people manager.
- Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
- Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledgeable in food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
- Strong communicator with excellent problem‑solving skills.
- A hands‑on leader who can motivate and get the best from their team.
Based in Poole
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Production Manager employer: Mploy Staffing Solutons
At Mploy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the Food and FMCG sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Poole that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and succession planning, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and sustainability, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and supportive culture.
