Production Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a well established food manufacturer known for high standards in quality, efficiency, and technical compliance. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and rigorous industry certifications, they pride themselves on delivering reliable, on time products to its customers. Their environment is fast paced and collaborative, with a culture built on accountability, safety, and empowering teams to grow, develop and contribute to the company's long term success.

Job Description Leadership & Operational Delivery

• Oversee day-to-day factory operations, ensuring all work aligns with the production plan.
• Maintain factory capacity and manage staffing levels around holidays, sickness and absence.
• Drive accountability and consistency across all teams.
• Maintain accurate production schedules and collaborate closely with planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Lead all Health & Safety policies, promote a positive safety culture and investigate incidents where required.
• Uphold quality and technical standards, working closely with technical teams on investigations and audits.
• Champion GMP and CAYGO standards, supporting the business in achieving and maintaining BRC AA+ certification.
• Lead the weekly end of week deep clean, ensuring high housekeeping and hygiene standards.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive efficiency, run rates and plan adherence.
• Monitor wastage, yields and giveaway, pushing for improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering on breakdowns, fabrication and improvement works.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects and support NPD activity.

People Leadership

• Inspire, motivate and develop teams with a culture of communication, empowerment and accountability.
• Maintain and manage the factory training/skills matrix, closing capability gaps.
• Apply strong decision making and critical thinking to achieve the best outcomes for the business and customers.

The Successful Applicant

• Food manufacturing background preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and technical standards.
• Ability to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Confidence in leading diverse teams in fast paced settings.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Weekly payments for your convenience.
• 45 hour contract with working hours to be agreed.
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension after the qualifying period.
• 6 month probationary period for mutual evaluation.