Production manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing business based in Burton-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Production Manager. This role involves managing operations across three sites and leading a team of supervisors. Ideal candidates will have a background in food processing, particularly meat, and must understand LEAN manufacturing tools and HACCP standards. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000 with various benefits including performance bonuses and career progression.

Benefits

Performance Bonus (Up to £10k)

Career Progression

28 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• The candidate must have experience in food or meat processing.
• Leadership capability to manage a team effectively.
• Ability to drive performance and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations across 3 manufacturing sites.
• Oversee a team of site supervisors and a technician.
• Ensure production efficiency and support site improvements.

Skills

Understanding LEAN manufacturing tools

Experience in Food Processing

Understanding of HACCP standards

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Production Manager

Commutable from Burton on Trent, Litchfield, Coalville, Hatton, Derby, Willington, Ashby de-la-Zouch, and Tamworth

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Mon-Fri + Early Finish (5am-3pm) + Performance Bonus (Up to £10k) + Career Progression + 28 Days Holiday

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a fast-growing food manufacturing business, taking on a key leadership role with long-term progression and influence over multiple sites.

This expanding and ambitious food manufacturer is growing rapidly and investing in infrastructure and leadership, creating an exciting opportunity for a driven Production Manager to help shape operational excellence across the business.

As a Production Manager, you'll oversee three sites and lead a small team including site supervisors and a technician, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. You'll be responsible for driving performance, maintaining standards, and supporting improvements across sites.

This is a vital role as the company continues to scale, offering long-term progression and the chance to become a central figure in their future success.

This position would suit a motivated and hands-on Production Manager from a food or meat processing background, looking to take the next step in their career with a company that values leadership, commitment, and growth.

The Role:

• Managing operations across 3 manufacturing sites (Monday to Friday, 5am-5pm)
• Managing a team of site supervisors and one technician, reporting to the Operations Manager
• Ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and supporting site improvements

The Candidate:

• Understanding LEAN manufacturing tools
• Experience in Food Processing, ideally meat processing
• Understanding of HACCP standards
• Full UK Driving Licence

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the salary range available for this position. The actual salary paid will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.