Food Production Manager

Senior Salmon are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business for an experienced Production Manager to join their operation in Bilsthorpe. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced production professional to take ownership of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. We are looking for a hands-on leader with previous food manufacturing experience who can motivate teams, improve processes, and consistently deliver operational excellence.

What's on Offer? - Salary of £40,000 per annum - 31 days holiday entitlement
- Employee health cashback plan - 24/7 access to GP services and counselling
- Free onsite parking
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Long-term career opportunity with a growing business

- Key Responsibilities Production & Operational Management
- Oversee the daily operation of production areas to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently
- Manage workflow, staffing levels, shift planning, and resource allocation
- Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to increase efficiency
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards
- Drive productivity improvements and reduce downtime and waste People Management
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop Team Leaders and production staff
- Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans
- Build strong working relationships across departments
- Manage absence cover and succession planning within key operational areas
- Create a positive and engaged team culture Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure all production activities meet food safety and quality standards
- Work closely with quality teams to investigate and resolve non-conformances
- Maintain full compliance with food manufacturing regulations and internal procedures
- Ensure traceability, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently achieved Health & Safety
- Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the operation
- Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies
- Conduct risk assessments and support accident investigations
- Implement preventative measures and continuous safety improvements Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve operational performance
- Analyse production data and KPIs to support decision-making
- Work alongside senior management on improvement projects and operational initiatives
- Drive efficiencies, cost savings, and waste reduction programmes About You To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous experience as a Production Manager within a food manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Experience managing KPIs, productivity, and performance targets
- Knowledge of food safety, quality, and compliance requirements - A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment Working Hours Monday to Friday Salary £40,000 per annum If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for your next challenge within a successful food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Senior Salmon Recruitment.