Production Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and an ability to maintain high safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include managing the production team, ensuring effective processes, and driving continuous improvements. This position offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and an enhanced pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience working with BRC standards.
• Holds HACCP level 3, food safety level 3, and IOSH certification.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety-focused and proactive.
• Aptitude for leading projects and building relationships.
• Willingness to travel to customers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
• Maintain smooth processes: staffing, training, and performance management.
• Monitor output and efficiency, driving continuous improvements.
• Uphold hygiene, quality, and food safety standards.
• Support audits and help the site meet performance targets.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

BRC experience

HACCP level 3

Food safety level 3

IOSH qualification

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Project management

Education

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

IOSH

Job description

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

I am working with a leading food manufacturer in Bedfordshire, supporting them with the recruitment of a hands‑on Production Manager to lead their day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and help drive a safe, efficient, and high‑performing production environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and maintaining high standards within a busy food production site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the production team, ensuring everyone works safely and effectively.
• Keeping processes running smoothly — staffing, planning, training, and performance management.
• Monitoring output and efficiency, identifying improvements, and driving continuous change.
• Maintaining strong hygiene, quality, and food safety standards.
• Supporting audits, reducing waste, and helping the site hit key performance targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience working with BRC.
• Holds HACCP level 3, food safety level 3 and IOSH.
• A confident people manager who can motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
• Safety‑focused, proactive, and comfortable working on the production floor.
• Able to lead projects and build strong working relationships.
• Willingness to travel to customers when required.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take on a key leadership role within a busy, growing operation, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply or get in touch for more details.