Factory Production Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury food production is seeking a Factory Production Manager for their smoked salmon facility in North Lanarkshire. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring quality compliance, and leading a team to drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a production management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and process optimisation.
• Hands-on and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the production facility.
• Ensure smooth operations, maintain quality standards, and lead the team.
• Implement quality control and hygiene protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Team Development

Problem Solving

Process Optimisation

Job description

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Factory Production Manager – Food Production

Are you an experienced production leader from a food manufacturing background, ready to take on a hands-on leadership role? We are seeking a Factory/Production Manager to oversee a high-end smoked salmon facility based in North Lanarkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and reputable producer supplying luxury food products to top-tier retailers and hospitality clients.

The Role

As the Factory/Production Manager, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the production facility. Your duties include ensuring smooth operations, maintaining product quality, leading your team, and driving continuous improvement to uphold excellence and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management
2. Lead daily operations of the smoked salmon production facility.
3. Maintain production schedules, quality standards, and safety compliance.
4. Adopt a hands-on approach to problem-solving and operational oversight.
5. Quality & Compliance
6. Enforce rigorous quality control and hygiene protocols.
7. Collaborate with QA teams to implement corrective actions where needed.
8. Ensure adherence to food safety and environmental regulations.
9. Lead, train, and develop production teams and supervisors.
10. Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
11. Conduct performance reviews and support staff growth.
12. Identify and implement process enhancements.
13. Apply Lean Manufacturing and cost-saving strategies.
14. Cost & Performance Management
15. Monitor production costs and efficiency KPIs.
16. Prepare performance and operational reports for senior management.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience (5+ years) in a production management role within a food manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership and planning skills.
Hands-on and adaptable approach.
Knowledge of Lean principles and process optimisation.
Excellent communication and team development skills.

Experience in fish or seafood processing.

Flexible start times (typically from 7 am), with occasional overtime.