Production Manager

b3 jobs ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Company pension

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Essex, UK. The role focuses on driving productivity, improving labour efficiency, and upholding quality and safety standards in a fast-paced food production environment.

The successful candidate will manage one Shift Manager and up to 40 operatives, oversee KPI performance, implement lean improvements, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to sustain excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Track record of improving operational performance, labour efficiency and quality.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve line performance, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify opportunities to reduce labour costs through improved processes and ways of working.
• Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, waste, downtime, quality, and labour utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, BRC, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join an innovative food manufacturer who can provide a rewarding working environment. This business has experienced tremendous success and is proud of its reputation for providing exceptional customer service and superior quality products. Well-established and successful food manufacturer supplying a range of products to retail, wholesale and other manufacturers.

This business has experienced tremendous success and is proud of its reputation for providing exceptional customer service and superior quality products.

About the Production Manager job

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading production operations and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, labour efficiency, quality performance, and operational standards. You will be responsible for one direct Shift Manager and up to 40 indirect Operatives

Key tasks

• Improve line performance, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce labour costs through improved processes and ways of working.
• Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, waste, downtime, quality, and labour utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, BRC, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure operational effectiveness.

About You

You will have good and proven experience in a Production Manager or Operations leadership role within food manufacturing. In addition:

• Track record of improving operational performance, labour efficiency, and quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food safety requirements.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Results-focused with the ability to deliver change in a fast-paced environment.

More details

The Production Manager job is based in Essex and is paying £50,000 according to your experience. The package includes 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a statutory company pension contribution. The working hours are 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday to Friday, no weekends.

Alternate job titles

Food Production Manager | Production Team Manager | Head of Production | Manufacturing Manager | Production Supervisor | Production Team Leader | Production Coordinator | Food Industry Production Jobs