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22.05.2025

06.07.2025

• High- growth and start-up opportunity
• Small and fast-pace food manufacturing environment

About Our Client

My client is a well-funded start-up, that is rapidly expanding producer of high-quality food products-made with heirloom ingredients and time-honored methods. Based out of Park Royal London, and selling into QSR and Catering companies, they are looking for a proactive, hands-on Production Manager to oversee manufacturing during this scale-up period of time and beyond.

Job Description

Production Oversight

• Lead daily tortilla and salsa production, meeting output and quality targets
• Manage product changeovers and schedules with minimal downtime
• Track key production metrics (yield, labour, waste) and resolve inefficiencies
• Maintain accurate batch tracking and ERP records

Team Management

• Supervise, train, and support production and hygiene staff
• Manage staffing plans, rotas, breaks, and holiday cover
• Build a collaborative team culture with clear communication and performance reviews

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain and improve food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances
• Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for SALSA and customer audits

Inventory & Materials Control

• Manage raw materials, packaging, and WIP inventory
• Minimize waste and support accurate stock tracking
• Participate in inventory counts and resolve discrepancies

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Collaborate with Maintenance Engineer on planned maintenance and downtime tracking
• Ensure equipment is safe, operational, and well maintained
• Report and help resolve technical issues to reduce future disruptions

Health & Safety Leadership

• Enforce site health and safety policies and staff training
• Own and update risk assessments for production areas
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across all operational zones

The Successful Applicant

• Food Production Experience: 5+ years in food manufacturing, ideally with exposure to both bakery and wet-line processes
• Team Leadership: Proven experience managing or supervising production teams
• Technical Knowledge: Hands-on understanding of dough handling and/or cooked product manufacturing (e.g., sauces, soups, salsas)
• Food Safety Compliance: Familiar with HACCP, allergen control, and food safety standards
• Systems Proficiency: Strong ERP/MRP system experience, with ability to manage batch traceability and production data
• Mechanical & Electrical Skills: Solid mechanical knowledge essential; basic electrical skills a plus
• Leadership & Communication: Strong communicator, confident in leading team meetings, reviews, and updates

What's on Offer

• Bonus: Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus
• Time Off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Development: Ongoing role-specific training and growth opportunities
• Impact: Opportunity to influence and shape the company's growth trajectory

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