Production Manager

Posted: 21st August 2026
Salary:
DoE

Location:

BH16 6LS

Reference: RAPM

Mploy are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our client in Poole area, this is within the food and FMCG Sector. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production and ensuring consistently deliver high‑quality chocolate products safely, efficiently and on time.

• Lead and manage daily production operations.
• Supervise, motivate and develop the production team.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Manage staffing, production planning and resource requirements.
• Work closely with Quality, Warehouse, NPD and other departments.
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure company procedures and manufacturing standards are consistently followed.

• Previous production management experience, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment.
• Confident and experienced people manager.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Strong communicator with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• A hands‑on leader who can motivate and get the best from their team.

Based in Poole