Food Production Manager — Shift Lead (Doncaster)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Production Manager in Doncaster to lead daily manufacturing operations, hitting targets for volume, efficiency, and quality. The role involves supervising line staff, coordinating dispatch, and driving improvements in safety and lean practices.

The position is permanent with rotational shifts, offering a salary of £52,500 and a focus on delivering on-time, in-full production while adhering to HACCP/GMP and ISO standards as applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

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 material usage.
• Maintain production reports and track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries and conduct shift briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Production planning

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Production Manager in Doncaster to lead daily manufacturing operations, hitting targets for volume, efficiency, and quality. The role involves supervising line staff, coordinating dispatch, and driving improvements in safety and lean practices.

The position is permanent with rotational shifts, offering a salary of £52,500 and a focus on delivering on-time, in-full production while adhering to HACCP/GMP and ISO standards as applicable.