Production Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Production Manager in Doncaster to lead daily manufacturing operations, hitting targets for volume, efficiency, and quality. The role involves supervising line staff, coordinating dispatch, and driving improvements in safety and lean practices.

The position is permanent with rotational shifts, offering a salary of £52,500 and a focus on delivering on-time, in-full production while adhering to HACCP/GMP and ISO standards as applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Coordinate raw material availability and packaging material usage.
• Maintain production reports and track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries and conduct shift briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Production planning

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £52,500 Key Performance Areas

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Working rotational shifts

- 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch

- 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.

A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing

operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • HACCP
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • FDA / local food regulations
  • ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
  • Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.