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 environmentProven leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teamsStrong knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, allergen management and BRCGS standardsExperience managing production performance, budgets, labour costs, waste and yieldA 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 standardsLeading, coaching and developing Production teams, including direct management of three Shift ManagersManaging production schedules, resources and KPIs to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime and meet customer requirementsTaking accountability for production budgets, labour costs, yield and waste, driving operational and financial performanceChampioning Food Safety, Health and Safety, allergen management and BRCGS compliance across the production operationWorking collaboratively with Planning, Logistics, Technical, Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver ..... full job details .....