Food Production Manager

Food Production Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Searley Owen

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Oversee food production, ensuring safety and quality standards are met daily.
  • Company: Join a successful, family-run butcher business experiencing exciting growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, stable full-time position, and long-term career opportunities.
  • Other info: Key role in a growing company with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Take ownership of food safety and compliance in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in food production with strong knowledge of HACCP and safety regulations.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

Our client is a successful, family‑run butcher business that is experiencing significant growth, supplying restaurants, commercial customers and online consumers across the region.

The Food Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the production facility while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, traceability and product quality. This role would suit somebody from a food manufacturing, food production or food processing background who has a strong understanding of compliance, hygiene and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing food safety and hygiene standards
  • Monitoring HACCP procedures
  • Conducting temperature checks and maintaining records
  • Ensuring full product traceability
  • Supporting audits and compliance activities
  • Monitoring quality standards throughout production
  • Supervising production staff and ensuring procedures are followed
  • Driving continuous improvement across production processes
About You
  • Experience within food production, food manufacturing or food processing
  • Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations
  • Knowledge of traceability and quality procedures
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a hands‑on environment
What's on Offer?
  • £40,000 - £45,000 salary
  • Family‑run business
  • Growing company with long‑term opportunities
  • Key role within the operation
  • Stable, full‑time position

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to take ownership of food safety, compliance and production standards within a growing business.

Food Production Manager employer: Searley Owen

Join a thriving family-run butcher business in Langford, Essex, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this position offers a stable, full-time opportunity within a company that values its team and is committed to continuous improvement. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a successful operation that supplies a diverse range of customers while enjoying the benefits of working in a close-knit environment.

Searley Owen

Contact Details:

Searley Owen Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Food Production Manager

Food Safety Management
HACCP
Compliance Knowledge
Traceability Procedures
Quality Control
Attention to Detail
Operational Processes