Head of Production in London

Our client, a fast-growing and well-established food manufacturing business based in Cheltenham, has an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Production to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued business growth. The successful Head of Production should have: Substantial experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a fast-paced production environment Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, allergen management and BRCGS standards Experience managing production performance, budgets, labour costs, waste and yield A hands-on, commercially aware and continuous improvement-focused approach to production In this role, the Head of Production will be responsible for: Taking full ownership of day-to-day Production across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient output and high-quality standards Leading, coaching and developing Production teams, including direct management of three Shift Managers Managing production schedules, resources and KPIs to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime and meet customer requirements Taking accountability for production budgets, labour costs, yield and waste, driving operational and financial performance Championing Food Safety, Health & Safety, allergen management and BRCGS compliance across the production operation Working collaboratively with Planning, Logistics, Technical, Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver continuous improvement and business growth Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and automation while reducing waste and operational costs Providing clear performance reporting to the senior leadership team and contributing to wider business strategy Our client is offering the successful Head of Production a competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including 28 days' holiday including