Production Manager

Prime Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Manager for night shifts in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role is pivotal in enhancing production capacity and workforce growth. You will manage daily operations, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and collaborate on new product development. If you thrive in dynamic settings and possess strong leadership and communication skills, this opportunity can significantly advance your career in production management.

Qualifications

• Strong background in production management within the food industry.
• Experience leading teams and managing production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily production schedules and ensure smooth operations.
• Lead quality, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Production Management

Food Industry Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Production Manager - Night Shift - Upto 42,000

Prime Appointments is currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a rapidly growing FMCG company in Colchester. This role involves working night shifts from Monday to Thursday. As part of an expanding team, you will play a key role in the company's continued growth in both workforce and production capacity.

If you have a strong background in production management and are looking to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

As a Production Manager you will be required to:

• Organise daily production schedules and ensure smooth operations
• Confirm and input orders into the site's ERP system
• Lead quality, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards
• Oversee staff levels, scheduling, and performance.
• Collaborate with the senior team on NPD
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Coordinate line operations with packhouse supervisors
• Maintain quality assurance to meet customer standards
• Work with all teams to align with auditing standards

Skills Required:

• Experience in a production or management role within the food industry
• Happy to work night shifts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-task
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organisation
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Production Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Mark at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.