Production Manager

Ambitions Personnel; Fernwood CP; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations. This is a chance to join a family-run business that values sustainability and invests in its people. You will manage production teams, ensure compliance with quality standards, and promote a positive work culture. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension benefits

Holiday benefits

Career development opportunities

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food production environment as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on a busy food production site.
• Manage production teams and Team Leaders.
• Ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Sustainability awareness

Job description

Overview

Production Manager (Food/Fresh Produce)
Salary: £37,000–£42,000
Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days only)
Location: Bilsthorpe – Newark, Nottinghamshire
(Commutable from Newark, Bilsthorpe, Coddington, Winthorpe, Farndon, Kelham)

Are you an experienced Production Manager in the food industry, or a Production Supervisor ready to step up into a management role? Do you want to join an industry-leading, family-run company that values sustainability, innovation, and a positive working culture?

We are recruiting two Production Managers to join a well-established food business that continues to grow while maintaining a strong sense of community and a great team culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career in a company that invests in its people.

About the Company

This family-run business has built a stellar reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality food products. They are passionate about sustainability, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement, and their teams take pride in contributing to the company’s success in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations on a busy food production site, managing production teams and Team Leaders to ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation
• Coordinating workflow with Team Leaders to optimize line performance
• Shift planning and resource allocation
• Team management, recruitment, and onboarding
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations

The Person

• Proven experience in a food production environment as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor ready to step up
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about sustainability and contributing to a company with strong environmental values
• Ambitious and motivated to drive performance improvements and operational excellence

Why Join

• Competitive salary with pension and holiday benefits
• 4 on 4 off day shift rotation offering a great work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Join a company with a supportive culture and loyal team

If you are a driven Production Manager or an aspiring Supervisor ready for the next step, this is your chance to join a company where your leadership and skills can make a real difference.

Apply today to join this growing, people-focused business!