First Line Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a First Line Manager to oversee daily production in a food manufacturing facility. You will supervise the production floor, ensure targets for volume, OEE, yield and efficiency are met, and coordinate with QA for food safety and quality compliance.

The role operates on rotational shifts (08.00 - 17.00 with lunch; 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 with lunch) and reports to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field with food manufacturing exposure.
• Experience in overseeing production processes and safety compliance.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure targets for volume, OEE, yield and efficiency are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Coordinate with QA on food safety compliance and quality.
• Maintain production reports and track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Problem solving

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

First Line Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £42,000 Key Performance Areas

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Working rotational shifts

- 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch

- 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.

An Assistant Production Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing 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.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• 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

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.