Production Manager Opportunity | Growing Food Manufacturer

Lead production. Improve efficiency. Support a fast-scaling food business.

We''re recruiting for a Production Manager position with a well-established, growing food manufacturer. With 195 stores currently operating and store 196 opening next week, the business is continuing to expand and now needs a dedicated production professional to take ownership of site operations, improve efficiency and help support future growth.

This is a key new hire for the business. The role will report to senior leadership and be responsible for managing production across a complex, multi-area operation during a period of major growth.

Salary & Benefits

• -50,000 - -60,000, maybe more for the right person
• Annual bonus scheme
• 34 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company pension
• 20% staff discount

The Role

The business has reached the point where it needs a dedicated Production Manager to oversee the full production operation rather than relying on responsibilities being shared across existing staff. This is a broad role covering both the main and ancillary production lines.

A key part of the role will be to improve production planning and scheduling, reduce unnecessary changeovers and clean-downs, and help the business run more efficiently and cost-effectively. The Production Manager will also play a role in shaping future hiring plans as the company expands weekend operations.

What You Need to Apply

• Strong experience in a Production/Manufacturing Manager role within food manufacturing
• The credibility and character to lead from the front and challenge where needed
• Experience in managing production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A practical approach to improving efficiency, scheduling and output
• The ability to oversee a broad operation with multiple production areas

Working Hours

This role is expected to be mainly Monday to Friday with core hours likely around 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, although there may be some flexibility around this. Because production runs from 6:00 am Monday through 2:00 pm Saturday, there will be times when flexibility is needed to cover different shifts and support the wider operation.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business with strong momentum, projected to achieve -100 million turnover this year, while helping shape the next stage of its production function. The company has also recently become an Employee-Owned Trust, creating an environment focused on long-term success and employee benefits.

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