Production Manager

b3 jobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent food business in Essex is hiring a Production Manager to oversee production operations, ensuring high-quality products are created in a safe environment. The role involves managing staff, following food safety protocols, and improving production efficiency. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience in fast-paced food manufacturing. The salary is competitive at £50,000 based on experience, with location being commutable from various nearby towns.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong communicator at all levels, both written and verbally.
• Training in Food Safety and Health and Safety advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely production with minimal downtime.
• Follow SOPs and ensure food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic production area.
• Recruit, train, and manage production staff.
• Support daily operations and improve processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of Food Safety

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

Production Manager

This is an independent, environmentally friendly family-run UK food business that uses traditional production methods and supplies both retail and hospitality customers nationwide.

About the Production Manager job

Reporting to Head of Operations, working within the production team to deliver high-quality products in a safe, efficient, and hygienic environment, ensuring customer requirements are met. Supporting the site team in achieving key Food Safety, Authenticity, and Quality objectives, while overseeing the production team to ensure smooth and seamless operations.

Key tasks

• Make sure production runs on time, with minimal downtime, and all issues are recorded properly.
• Ensure all work follows SOPs, food safety, quality standards, and that machines, batch codes, and dates are correct.
• Keep the production area clean, safe, and hygienic at all times.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage staff to build a skilled, flexible, and motivated team.
• Update production plans, support daily operations, and help improve processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have the ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• A very strong communicator at all levels both written and verbally.
• Training in Food Safety as well as Health and Safety would be advantageous.

More details

The Production Manager job (ref: 9004) pays £50,000 according to your experience.

The site is in Essex and is commutable from Colchester, Halstead, Witham, Braintree, Ipswich, Haverhill, Sudbury and surrounding towns.

Alternate job titles

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