Production Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company located in Cullompton is seeking an experienced Food Production Manager to lead their team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in food production management and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum along with a quarterly performance bonus.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a production team in a fast-paced environment.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring quality standards.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes and productivity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food safety compliance

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Level 4 Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the food production industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, innovation, and efficiency are at the heart of everything? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're an independent, fast-growing food-to-go manufacturer with a reputation for delivering top-quality products to retailers and foodservice partners across the South West and South Wales. With our own bakery and deli operations, and a talented production team on-site, we're committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.

We're now looking for a Food Production Manager to take the lead at our busy production facility and play a key role in the next stage of our growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing a production team in a fast-moving food-to-go environment
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer standards
• Managing production schedules, stock levels, and minimising waste
• Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
• Working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals
• Supporting training and staff development across production teams

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a food production management role - ideally within food-to-go, bakery, or chilled foods
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (Level 4 desirable)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Clear, confident communication and a hands-on management style
• A passion for food quality and operational excellence