Production manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. This role offers a competitive salary, a performance bonus, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a background in food processing and leadership experience.

Benefits

Performance Bonus (Up to 10k)

28 days Holiday

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in food or meat processing.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Proven leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee three manufacturing sites and lead a team.
• Ensure production efficiency and quality standards.
• Support and implement improvements across sites.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing tools

Understanding of HACCP standards

Managing a team

Job description

Production Manager

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

45,000 +Mon-Fri + Early Finish (5am-3pm) + Performance Bonus (Upto 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 both infrastructure and leadership, creating an exciting opportunity for a driven Production Manager to step in and 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 and implementing improvements to sights.

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:

• Working between 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 sight improvements
  

The Candidate:

• Understanding LEAN manufacturing tools
• Background 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 to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.