Production Manager

Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager

Chocolate Production

Salary: £45,000+ per annum

Location:
Holton Heath, Dorset

Team: 20–30 employees

Reporting to:
Site General Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager to join our growing chocolate manufacturing operation at Holton Heath.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day production operation and leading a team of approximately 20–30 employees.

Commutable Locations

Holton Heath, Poole, Bournemouth, Wareham, Wimborne, Ferndown, Dorchester, Blandford Forum, Christchurch, Ringwood and the wider Dorset area.

You will ensure that the site consistently delivers high-quality chocolate products safely, efficiently and on time, while developing people and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day production operation.
• Manage, motivate, coach and develop a team of 20–30 employees.
• Achieve production plans, targets, quality standards and deadlines.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity and production efficiency.
• Identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Maintain high standards o...