Production Manager

PING IT INC; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturer near Coventry is seeking an experienced Production Manager. This role involves overseeing production performance, managing manpower, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is a hands-on role with significant time spent on the factory floor, focused on improving efficiency and product quality.

Benefits

Pension

Competitive salary circa £45,000 - £50,000

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a Food manufacturing environment, in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in production reporting, team leadership, and manpower management.
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production performance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Plan, allocate, and manage manpower effectively across all production lines.
• Coordinate with engineering and QA to minimise downtime and maintain product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and resource utilisation.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and general safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership capabilities

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

A growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to support high-performing production operations at their state-of-the-art facility near Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing professional looking to step into a leadership role within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

On Offer

• Salary will be circa £45,000 - £50,000 doe
• Monday - Friday: 6am - 3pm.
• Pension

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production performance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Plan, allocate, and manage manpower effectively across all production lines.
• Technical and Audit accountability and full knowledge of BRCGS audit protocol
• Hands on and sleeves up approach, this is not a sit behind a desk role and 80% of the shift is factory floor based
• Coordinate with engineering and QA to minimise downtime and maintain product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and resource utilisation.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and general safety standards.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure timely corrective actions.

Candidate requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years experience in a Food manufacturing environment, in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in production reporting, team leadership, and manpower management.
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership capability.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply with your most recent up to date CV or contact, Will Reeve at Alexander Steele Recruitment.