First Line Manager (Food)

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance £100/week

Job summary

TipTopJob in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, seeks a Production Manager (Food) to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a team, manage scheduling, coordinate with QA and supply, drive improvements in OEE, waste reduction, and compliance with HACCP, GMP and ISO standards. 40-hour week, permanent contract, salary up to £50k dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• HACCP knowledge and implementation
• GMP knowledge and compliance
• FDA/local food regulations awareness
• ISO/FSSC standards awareness
• Hygiene, sanitation and CCPs monitoring
• Coordinate with QA teams

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee HACCP and GMP compliance with QA.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams.
• Supervise line leaders and production staff.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
• Coordinate raw material availability and packaging usage.
• Ensure on-time outload and manage KPI tracking.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and report breakdowns.
• Maintain production reports and daily/weekly summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Problem solving

Production planning

Dispatch planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Production Manager (Food)

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to A GBP 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.

Food Safety and Quality Compliance

• 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 and Dispatch Operations.


• Conduct shift briefings.


• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.


• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory and Materials Control

• 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.

Equipment and Maintenance

• 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.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain production reports.


• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).


• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.


• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.


• Leadership and people management.


• Problem:solving under pressure.


• Understanding of production and dispatch planning.


• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.


• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelors 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 Friday


• Occasional 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 A GBP 100 will be provided per week.

CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities.