Production Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Team Leader for a growing food manufacturer in Bolton. This role offers an opportunity to step up into Production Management while overseeing day-to-day operations and managing a team. Ideal candidates will have production experience in the food sector and leadership experience. The organization emphasizes career progression and employee welfare.

Qualifications

• Production experience in Food Manufacturing or similar FMCG environment.
• 2+ years' experience in leadership as Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Experience in performance management and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and manage production staff.
• Set and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor material usage and waste to ensure it is within tolerance.
• Lead and mentor production staff for performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, H&S, and Food Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership in production

Continuous Improvement

HACCP Level 2

Job description

Production Team Leader - Progression to Production Manager

Salary : £35,000

Bolton

Are you a skilled Team Leader or Supervisor from a Food Manufacturing background looking for an opportunity to step up into Production Management?

Reed is working exclusively with a growing Food Manufacturer near Bolton as they continue to expand their existing plant to meet increasing demand for their products from within the UK as well as overseas.

As a Production Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and managing production staff on site, supporting with mentorship and training, and ensuring strict adherence to Food Safety, Hygiene, Quality and H&S standards.

What's in it for you?

Join a rapidly growing business at the perfect time, giving you the opportunity to progress up the ladder as they expand.

Take a supported step up into Production Management

Work in a tight-knit and professional team atmosphere where staff are looked after, for example being frequently taken to team events by the company's owner.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Working with owners to set and ensure production targets are met
• Carrying out Root Cause Analysis to identify issues and opportunities for Continuous Improvement
• Monitoring usage of materials and waste produced to ensure this is within tolerance
• Overseeing, leading and mentoring production staff to support with performance improvement
• Ensuring Quality, H&S and Food Safety regulations, standards and processes are adhered to

Ideal candidates will have:

• Production experience working in a Food Manufacturing or similar FMCG environment
• 2+ years' experience in leadership (e.g. as a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar)
• Performance management and staff development experience
• HACCP Level 2 or above

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a growing business that can offer you a pathway into Production Management.

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