Lead Production Manager, Food Manufacturing

Alexander Steele; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in Wyboston. You will lead a team to ensure a safe and efficient production environment, monitor performance, and maintain high hygiene and food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, HACCP and food safety certifications, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £45,000, along with 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience working with BRC standards.
• Confident people manager able to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Monitor output and efficiency, identifying improvements.
• Maintain hygiene, quality, and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Motivation

Organizational Skills

Safety Focused

Education

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

IOSH Certification

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in Wyboston. You will lead a team to ensure a safe and efficient production environment, monitor performance, and maintain high hygiene and food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, HACCP and food safety certifications, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £45,000, along with 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and excellent career development opportunities.