Food Production Manager — Growth, Training & Shift Bonus

Chesterfield Poultry; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance: £100/week

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster, UK, seeks a Production Manager (Food) to lead manufacturing operations on the Thorne site. You will supervise floor activities, drive targets for OEE, yield and efficiency, and coordinate dispatch.

The role demands strong food safety knowledge and people leadership to support a busy production line. Responsibilities include coordinating raw materials, reducing waste, maintaining HACCP/GMP compliance, and reporting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Experience in food manufacturing and dispatch operations (3-5 years).
• Understanding of GMP/HACCP and ISO/FSSC standards
• Familiarity with OEE, yield and KPI reporting

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.
• Coordinate raw material availability and packaging usage.
• Report shortages and collaborate with customers to manage dispatch.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Leadership

Problem solving

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

3-5 years experience in food manufacturing

Job description

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster, UK, seeks a Production Manager (Food) to lead manufacturing operations on the Thorne site. You will supervise floor activities, drive targets for OEE, yield and efficiency, and coordinate dispatch.

The role demands strong food safety knowledge and people leadership to support a busy production line. Responsibilities include coordinating raw materials, reducing waste, maintaining HACCP/GMP compliance, and reporting KPIs.