Production Manager

Alexander Steele; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturer near Coventry is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead production operations. This role involves overseeing performance to meet targets, managing manpower, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years' experience in food manufacturing and proven leadership abilities. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and a fast-paced working environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Pension

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in production reporting and team leadership.
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production performance to meet production targets.
• Plan and manage manpower across all production lines.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership capability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical understanding of GMP

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.