Production Efficiency & Yield Lead

Danish Crown; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Production Optimiser to drive sustained improvements across our production lines. The role focuses on increasing yields, reducing waste, and improving lean output by analysing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing clear processes and coaching for teams.

You will collaborate with the wider management team, deliver root-cause analyses, and present actionable plans to improve yields and minimize give-away.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).

Responsibilities

• Analyse production data and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Create priority list and develop plans to tackle the top losses first, re-evaluating as you go.
• Drive sustained improvements on KPI such as yields, throughput, downtime, and waste.
• Develop and implement optimisation strategies focusing on right first time slicing to meet costed yield standards.
• Collaborate with Production colleagues, Finance, QA, Engineering, OEMs and Hygiene to ensure shared ownership.
• Create simplified summaries of complex issues for senior management to support improvements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, Hygiene standards).
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and present findings to management.
• Assist in introducing new technologies or automation systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Production Optimiser to drive sustained improvements across our production lines. The role focuses on increasing yields, reducing waste, and improving lean output by analysing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing clear processes and coaching for teams.

You will collaborate with the wider management team, deliver root-cause analyses, and present actionable plans to improve yields and minimize give-away.