Head Of Production

RE Resource Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Workplace pension

Paid Christmas shutdown day

Employee referral bonus

Recognition awards

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Job summary

RE Resource Group is partnering with a Cheltenham-based food producer to appoint a Head of Production. This full-time role requires directing multi-shift operations, driving safety, quality and efficiency while coaching three Shift Managers.

You will manage schedules, budgets and KPIs, and collaborate with Planning, Logistics, Technical and Engineering teams to push continuous improvement and growth. A competitive salary and strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, allergen management and BRCGS standards.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of day-to-day Production across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient output and high-quality standards.
• Leading, coaching and developing Production teams, including direct management of three Shift Managers.
• Managing production schedules, resources and KPIs to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime and meet customer requirements.
• Taking accountability for production budgets, labour costs, yield and waste, driving operational and financial performance.
• Championing Food Safety, Health & Safety, allergen management and BRCGS compliance across the production operation.
• Working collaboratively with Planning, Logistics, Technical, Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver continuous improvement and business growth.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and automation while reducing waste and operational costs.
• Providing clear performance reporting to the senior leadership team and contributing to wider business strategy.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

HACCP & BRCGS standards

Budgeting & cost control

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing and well-established food manufacturing business based in Cheltenham, has an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Production to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued business growth.

The successful Head of Production should have:

• Substantial experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a fast-paced production environment
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, allergen management and BRCGS standards
• Experience managing production performance, budgets, labour costs, waste and yieldA hands-on, commercially aware and continuous improvement-focused approach to production

In this role, the Head of Production will be responsible for:

• Taking full ownership of day-to-day Production across multiple shifts, ensuring efficient output and high-quality standards
• Leading, coaching and developing Production teams, including direct management of three Shift Managers
• Managing production schedules, resources and KPIs to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime and meet customer requirements
• Taking accountability for production budgets, labour costs, yield and waste, driving operational and financial performance
• Championing Food Safety, Health & Safety, allergen management and BRCGS compliance across the production operation
• Working collaboratively with Planning, Logistics, Technical, Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver continuous improvement and business growth
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and automation while reducing waste and operational costs
• Providing clear performance reporting to the senior leadership team and contributing to wider business strategy

Our client is offering the successful Head of Production a competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, additional holiday after one year, workplace pension, paid Christmas shutdown day, employee referral bonus, recognition award scheme, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support and free onsite parking.

The role is fully onsite, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with flexibility required due to the nature of the position.

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