Manufacturing Manager

Chesterfield Poultry; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee daily production operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role requires leading line teams, coordinating materials, and maintaining KPIs.

You will monitor equipment, drive continuous improvement, and manage documentation, reporting, and dispatch planning to meet targets and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations (3–5 years)
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to lead and train staff on SOPs and safety procedures
• Strong communication and problem-solving under pressure

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Coordinate raw material availability and minimise waste.
• Maintain production reports and KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Leadership

Problem solving

Dispatch planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £52,500

Key Performance Areas

• 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch
• 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.

A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• HACCP
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• FDA / local food regulations
• ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.