Hands-On Food Production Manager — Fresh Produce

CV Technical Limited; Edwinstowe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a food manufacturing site in Nottinghamshire. The role focuses on leading day-to-day production operations, driving efficiency, quality and performance across the site.

You will manage and develop the production team, ensure safety, hygiene and quality standards are met, and collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements. A hands-on leader with strong KPIs and continuous improvement mindset is ideal.

Qualifications

• Previous Production Management experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing production teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of food safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Good knowledge of production processes, KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.
• Experience within fresh produce, food processing, agricultural products or vegetable packing would be particularly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day production operation and ensuring targets are achieved.
• Leading, motivating and developing the production team.
• Ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Monitoring production performance, waste, downtime and output.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure smooth production and packing operations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and efficiency.
• Supporting production planning and ensuring customer requirements are met.

Job description

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a food manufacturing site in Nottinghamshire. The role focuses on leading day-to-day production operations, driving efficiency, quality and performance across the site.

You will manage and develop the production team, ensure safety, hygiene and quality standards are met, and collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements. A hands-on leader with strong KPIs and continuous improvement mindset is ideal.