Production Manager
We are recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality output while driving team performance and continuous improvement.
The Role:
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Lead and develop production teams to achieve daily and shift-based production targets.
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Translate production plans into effective shift and line schedules, ensuring optimal use of labour and resources.
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Drive performance against key KPIs including efficiency, yield, waste, downtime, and labour utilisation.
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Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards (e.g. BRCGS, GMP).
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Promote a strong health & safety and food safety culture across all shifts.
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Work closely with Technical, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain functions to ensure smooth operations.
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Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Lead daily production meetings and communicate operational performance.
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Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
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Support automation, process improvement, and new equipment implementation projects.
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Recruit, train, and manage supervisors and production operatives, including performance and attendance management.
About You:
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Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor within food manufacturing or FMCG.
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Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and industry standards.
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Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
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Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
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Confident using KPIs and production reporting systems.
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Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation.
Key Attributes
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Hands-on, resilient leader with a results-focused approach.
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Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
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Calm under pressure with a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
