Production Manager

manucomm recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Production Manager for a short-term contract in the vibrant city of Bristol. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in food manufacturing who thrives in a hands-on leadership position. You will play a crucial role in overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement among the team. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Reliable, numerically sound, and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and daily operations.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage training and development programs for staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)

Production Planning

Training and Development

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Experience in Food Manufacturing

Supervisory/Management Experience

Job description

Production Manager
3-month Contract initially
Bristol
£40,000 pro rata

Do you have a strong background in leading a production team in a hands-on way in a Food or Drinks Manufacturing environment?
Are you looking for a short-term role, that could possibly be extended past 3 months
If yes to the above, Read on .......
My client has experienced a sustained period of growth year on year.They are now seeking a Production Manager on a 3-month contract who will report into the Operations Manager.

Production Manager Roles and Responsibilities:
·Support the Operations Manager in overseeing production planning, scheduling, and daily operations.
·Monitor and ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, BRC).
·Overseeing the supervisors for all shifts, ensuring that production targets are met, in a cost effective and timely manner.
·Take charge of all training for all operators on shift, and inductions for new starters.
·Liaise with HR to manage recruitment and will ensure all shifts are staffed to avoid any unnecessary shutdowns.
·Monitor Work Orders and ensure all information is correctly recorded.
·Training - Ensuring Operators are trained sufficiently to achieve competency certificates according to their skill sets.Driving continuous staff improvement.
·Site standards - ensuring all site standards are met and kept throughout all shifts
·H&S - ensuring all staff adhere to the companies Health and Safety standards.Any events are to be logged with the operations manager.
·To follow all company policies and procedures - training and enforcing procedures, ensuring all Operators follow procedures to ensure safe production of products.
·Ensure equipment is properly maintained and report any maintenance needs.
·Assist in managing shift schedules to optimise productivity and minimize overtime.
·Support training and development programs for production staff.
·Help ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
·Support supervisors in completing monthly one to ones with their teams

You should have a minimum of two years' previous supervisory / management experience within the food manufacturing industry, be reliable, numerically sound and have some degree of computer literacy.

The ideal candidate will be of a 'can do attitude' who is able to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining the ability to "muck in" when required.

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today