First Line Manager; Food
Job in
Thorne, South Yorkshire, DN8, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
Ad Warrior Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Salary
:
Up to £50K dependent on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent
As the First Line Manager in food manufacturing you will oversee the daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations- Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
- Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
- Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
- Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Ensure compliance with:
- HACCP
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- FDA / local food regulations
- ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
- Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
- Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
- Conduct shift briefings.
- Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
- Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
- Coordinate raw material availability.
- Minimise waste and product loss.
- Monitor packaging material usage.
- Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.
- Ensure machinery is operating properly.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance.
- Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
- Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.
- Maintain production reports.
- Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
- Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
- Manage 121s for direct line reports.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Leadership & people management.
- Problem-solving under pressure.
- Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
- Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Good communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
- Food Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
Shifts are the following:
Monday to FridayOccasional weekend work during peak seasons
Shifts:40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid
Rotating:08.30 - 17.30 Week 1
11.00 - 20.00 Week 2
15.00 - Finish (1am usually) Week 3
When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of £100 will be provided per week.
CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities.
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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