Production Manager

Final date to receive applications: 30 November 2026

Department: Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lifton Mill

Reporting To: Site Operations Manager

We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive individual to join us as a Production Manager, supporting the day-to-day running of our feed mill operations.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, leading and developing people, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting British agriculture and the success of our operations.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days

As Production Manager, you’ll support the coordination of site operations across people, plant, and processes to meet the needs of the business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly, teams are supported, and high standards of safety, quality, and compliance are maintained.

Working closely with the Site Operations Manager, you’ll be hands‑on in the day‑to‑day management of the site, contributing to production planning, team development, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships across departments.

• Supporting a safe, compliant, and welcoming working environment for all site colleagues and visitors
• Assisting with production planning and ensuring high-quality products meet customer expectations
• Taking part in daily operations and maintaining a visible presence on site
• Building strong working relationships across production, maintenance, transport, and office teams
• Supporting recruitment, training, and development of site colleagues
• Working with maintenance teams to ensure efficient and compliant plant operations
  
  Monitoring stock control, supporting stock takes, and resolving discrepancies
• Contributing to operational reporting and performance tracking
• Driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the site

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment (agriculture or feed milling desirable)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality compliance
• Experience supporting or leading operational teams
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering high standards

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies