Lead Meat Production & Quality Manager

In The News; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

In The News is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day butchery operation at our South Yorkshire site, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency and strong customer service. You will report to the Factory Manager and drive continuous improvement across the production teams.

You will ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP and UK retailer standards, manage labour planning and yields, and develop people to sustain high performance in a growing food business.

Qualifications

• Food safety Level 3/4 qualification with HACCP Level 3 minimum.
• Proven experience leading production in a meat processing or butchery environment.
• Strong knowledge of meat yields, cutting specs, labour planning and cost control.
• Excellent understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, UK food legislation and retailer standards.
• Experience working with major UK retailers would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily butchery and packing operations to meet production plans safely and to high quality standards.
• Manage Production Supervisors and teams through coaching, development and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, legal and customer requirements (BRCGS, HACCP, Red Tractor, retailer standards).
• Drive labour planning, productivity and cost control to meet budgets.
• Monitor production performance via KPIs and identify efficiency, yield and quality improvements.
• Promote GMP, hygiene and food safety; maintain audit readiness at all times.
• Manage raw material usage to minimise waste and maximise yield.
• Deputise for the Factory Manager and support wider site objectives.

Skills

Food safety level 3/4

Meat production leadership

Meat yields & labour planning

BRCGS / HACCP / GMP knowledge

Experience with UK retailers

Job description

In The News is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day butchery operation at our South Yorkshire site, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency and strong customer service. You will report to the Factory Manager and drive continuous improvement across the production teams.

You will ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP and UK retailer standards, manage labour planning and yields, and develop people to sustain high performance in a growing food business.