(Food) Production Manager

Cast UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-growing food manufacturing start-up seeks a Production Manager to lead their production team. With a focus on high-volume frozen food production, you'll ensure quality and compliance while driving efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape processes in a collaborative environment and contribute to significant growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Real ownership of your area

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in food production.
• Proven experience in start-up or high-growth food businesses.
• Extensive knowledge of SALSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production operations ensuring quality standards.
• Drive a culture of food safety and operational excellence.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3

HACCP/COSHH training

Job description

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Production Manager - Food Manufacturing (Start-Up Environment)

Are you a driven and highly organised Production Manager with a passion for delivering excellence in food manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, growing start-up environment where your expertise will have a real, tangible impact? If so, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

We're working with an exciting, rapidly growing food manufacturing business specialising in high-volume frozen food production for the direct-to-consumer market. This is your chance to bring your leadership, technical knowledge, and continuous improvement mindset to a business where you can shape processes and be a key part of its next growth phase.

What You'll Be Doing:

Overseeing daily food production operations to ensure the highest quality standards are met
Acting as a gatekeeper for product quality, working closely with senior leadership
Driving a culture of food safety, hygiene, and operational excellence
Leading, motivating, and developing a production team
Ensuring all processes comply with SALSA standards and relevant food safety regulations
Identifying and implementing process improvements to support growth and efficiency
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to maintain seamless operations

What We're Looking For:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in food production (frozen food experience desirable)
Proven experience working within start-up or high-growth food businesses
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with SALSA regulations
Food Hygiene Level 3 (minimum) and HACCP/COSHH trained
A strategic thinker with a growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Highly organised, proactive, and process-driven
Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why Apply?

Be part of an ambitious, high-growth food business where your ideas matter
A collaborative and supportive culture with real ownership of your area
Competitive salary and scope for career development
The chance to make a tangible difference during an exciting phase of growth

If you're a motivated Production Manager ready to take on a new challenge in a progressive food manufacturing business, apply today!