Production Manager Food Industry

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join its senior operations team at a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven food manufacturing professional with a proven track record of leading large teams, improving operational performance and delivering results across safety, quality, service and cost.

Reporting into the Factory Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of production operations, ensuring targets are achieved whilst driving a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

• Lead and develop production teams within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
• Deliver operational KPI targets across safety, quality, service, cost, waste and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and reduce operational losses.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP and customer standards.
• Manage labour planning, workforce utilisation and succession planning.
• Support and develop front-line leadership teams through coaching and performance management.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Work closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and NPD teams to deliver business objectives.
• Maintain audit-ready standards across all production areas.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Value Stream Manager or Factory Manager experience.
• Strong food manufacturing background is essential.
• Experience leading large operational teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, GMP and continuous improvement principles.
• Track record of driving team engagement and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience managing performance, absence, disciplinary and development processes.
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to influence at all levels.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer.
• A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a successful manufacturing environment.

If you are a passionate food manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.