Packing Centre Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a proactive Production Manager to lead our client's packing operations on site. You will oversee daily production, manage the production team, schedules, and attendance to ensure targets are met and quality is maintained.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, a practical leadership style, and the ability to coordinate maintenance, stock control, and supplier communications while keeping safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Proven people-management experience in food production, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with team members, customers, suppliers and senior management.
• Positive, motivational leadership with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Proficiency using IT systems and Microsoft Office for reports and communications.
• Hands-on presence on the shop floor with credibility and accessibility.
• Fair, consistent decision-making and open discussions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the packing station and production team.
• Plan and oversee production schedules, shift rotas, and staff attendance.
• Schedule machine maintenance and procure tools/parts as needed.
• Communicate supply issues or delays to customers and stakeholders.
• Brief management on raw material availability and production challenges.
• Conduct stocktakes and end-of-month reporting.
• Oversee induction and ongoing safety training for staff.
• Participate in recruitment, HR, and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals.
• Host visitors and assist during audits.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisation

IT proficiency

Hands-on

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager

Location: On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Production Manager to join our senior management team during a period of significant growth. With ambitious plans and projects on the horizon, we seek an enthusiastic, hands-on leader who can inspire, build strong relationships, and elevate our operations.

Day-to-day of the role

• Manage the daily operations of the packing station, including overseeing goods in and the production team, ensuring products are packed and delivered to precise specifications.
• Plan and oversee production schedules, shift rotas, and manage staff attendance and absences.
• Schedule machine maintenance and manage engineering tasks, including the procurement of necessary tools and parts.
• Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders regarding supply issues or delays.
• Provide comprehensive briefings to the management team about raw material availability and production challenges.
• Conduct stocktakes and compile end-of-month reports.
• Oversee the induction process for new team members and coordinate ongoing training to ensure all staff adhere to safety protocols and are proficient in their roles.
• Participate in recruitment, HR, and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals.
• Host visitors and assist the technical manager during audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven people-management experience, ideally within the food production, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with team members, customers, suppliers, and senior management effectively.
• Positive and motivational leadership style with a practical, can-do attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm and efficient in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in using IT systems and Microsoft Office for managing information, reports, and communications.
• Hands-on approach, with a commitment to being highly visible and credible on the shop floor.
• Approachable, fair, and consistent, with the confidence to make informed decisions and conduct honest conversations.

Benefits

• Competitive company pension
• Free on-site parking