Food Production Manager

ISQ Recruitment; Eye; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Food Production Manager to lead their production team. With a focus on quality and compliance, the successful candidate will manage production metrics and enhance team performance while ensuring a robust operation in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role is based in Suffolk and requires a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Pension 5%

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Employee Benefits app

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food leadership role, preferably in meat.
• Experience managing production plans with intensive labor.

Responsibilities

• Manage production performance against plan and compliance metrics.
• Ensure factory efficiency and employee engagement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Job description

Food Production Manager
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: Suffolk
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From GBP42,400 + per annum (depending on experience)
Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days

ISQ Recruitment is supporting a family-owned food manufacturer with their search for an experienced Food Production Manager.

This company has a clear vision of quality food that's available to all. As the site continues to grow its customer base, they are now seeking to significantly add to their Production team.

This role is a Monday to Friday days position. The successful candidate must have a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle.

Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience to this role will be considered.

Role Metrics

• Shift performance against plan
• Factory efficiency
• Accident rates
• Compliance against all legislative requirements
• Compliance against all customer requirements
• Employee engagement

Benefits

• Pension 5%
• 28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Employee Benefits app
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications & Criteria

• Prior experience in a similar food leadership role (preferably meat).
• Experience of demanding retail or similar customer base.
• Experience of managing a team to deliver production plans with products with short shelf-life products and requiring intensive labour usage.
• Ability to clearly communicate and build a strong and effective team.
• Must have full Right to Work in the UK.
• Must have full UK driving license & access to own vehicle.

(Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered)

If you would like to discuss this role further, please click to apply now, or submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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