Production Manager

b3 jobs ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Company pension

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd in Essex is seeking a Production Manager to lead production operations and deliver improvements in productivity, labour efficiency, quality and standards. You will manage one direct Shift Manager and up to 40 indirect operatives.

Key tasks include improving line performance, monitoring KPIs (efficiency, waste, downtime, quality and labour utilisation), reducing labour costs through better processes, and ensuring HACCP, BRC, quality and health & safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Manager or operations leadership role in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food safety requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office; able to drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and deliver improvements in productivity and standards.
• Manage one direct Shift Manager and up to 40 indirect operatives.
• Improve line performance and OEE; monitor KPIs and labour utilisation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, BRC and health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

People development

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager

£50,000
Essex
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 9115

The company

We are seeking a talented individual to join an innovative food manufacturer who can provide a rewarding working environment.

This business has experienced tremendous success and is proud of its reputation for providing exceptional customer service and superior quality products.

Well-established and successful food manufacturer supplying a range of products to retail, wholesale and other manufacturers. This business has experienced tremendous success and is proud of its reputation for providing exceptional customer service and superior quality products.

About the Production Manager job

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading production operations and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, labour efficiency, quality performance, and operational standards. You will be responsible for one direct Shift Manager and up to 40 indirect Operatives

Key tasks

• Improve line performance, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce labour costs through improved processes and ways of working.
• Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, waste, downtime, quality, and labour utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, BRC, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure operational effectiveness.

About You

You will have good and proven experience in a Production Manager or Operations leadership role within food manufacturing. In addition:

• Track record of improving operational performance, labour efficiency, and quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food safety requirements.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Results-focused with the ability to deliver change in a fast-paced environment.

More details

The Production Managerjob is based inEssexand is paying£50,000according to your experience.

The package includes 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a statutory company pension contribution.

The working hours are 6.00am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday, no weekends.

Alternate job titles

Food Production Manager | Production Team Manager | Head of Production | Manufacturing Manager | Production Supervisor | Production Team Leader | Production Coordinator | Food Industry Production Jobs