Food Production Manager – Lead Lean Ops (Weekdays, No weekends)

b3 jobs ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Company pension

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Essex, UK. The role focuses on driving productivity, improving labour efficiency, and upholding quality and safety standards in a fast-paced food production environment.

The successful candidate will manage one Shift Manager and up to 40 operatives, oversee KPI performance, implement lean improvements, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to sustain excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Track record of improving operational performance, labour efficiency and quality.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve line performance, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify opportunities to reduce labour costs through improved processes and ways of working.
• Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, waste, downtime, quality, and labour utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, BRC, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

b3 jobs ltd is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Essex, UK. The role focuses on driving productivity, improving labour efficiency, and upholding quality and safety standards in a fast-paced food production environment.

The successful candidate will manage one Shift Manager and up to 40 operatives, oversee KPI performance, implement lean improvements, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to sustain excellent customer service