Head of Production

Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Group is partnering with a fast-growing coffee brand to appoint a production leader who can take the site to the NEXT level. You will own production across roasting, packing and dispatch and shape the operation at scale.

You will lead and develop the production team, drive OEE, CI and Lean, uphold food safety and BRCGS standards, and collaborate with NPD, supply chain and commercial functions to deliver growth.

Qualifications

• Senior production leadership in food and drink manufacturing.
• Hands on experience with CI and Lean.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS and food safety.
• People leader who builds teams, not just rotas.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of production across roasting, packing and dispatch.
• Lead, develop and inspire the production team.
• Drive efficiency, OEE and continuous improvement on every line.
• Keep standards high on quality, food safety and H&S.
• Work with NPD, supply chain and commercial teams to deliver growth.
• Manage capacity planning and investment as volumes grow.

Skills

Lean

CI

OEE

Team leadership

Food safety

BRCGS

Job description

Ever wanted to run production for a coffee brand that's growing fast?

I'm working with an ambitious, fast-growing coffee business that's scaling up. They need a production leader who can take the site to the NEXT level.

• Take full ownership of production across roasting, packing and dispatch
• Lead, develop and inspire the production team
• Drive efficiency, OEE and continuous improvement on every line
• Keep standards high on quality, food safety and H&S
• Work with NPD, supply chain and commercial teams to deliver growth
• Manage capacity planning and investment as volumes grow
• Senior production or operations leadership in food and drink manufacturing
• Hands on experience with CI and Lean
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS and food safety
• A people leader who builds teams, not just rotas
• Coffee or beverage experience is a big plus, but not essential

A brand with real momentum, a seat at the leadership table, and the chance to shape how the operation grows.

This is a career-defining move for the right person. If you're a production leader in food and drink who wants to BUILD something, let's talk.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.