Production Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the food factory operations. Offering a £55,000 salary with a permanent day shift, this role demands leadership skills to motivate a team and ensure production targets are met without compromising quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production management and strong technical knowledge, including compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing in food production.
• A track record of getting results through people.
• Strong technical knowledge and a grasp of compliance.
• Food Safety and IOSH qualifications would be a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Make sure production targets are hit without cutting corners.
• Keep audits and standards tight.
• Plan labour including agency staff.
• Lead your team by coaching and motivating.
• Spot ways to make operations smoother and cheaper.

Job description

Overview

Production Manager — £55,000 — Lincolnshire

This role is about running a food factory area properly. That means:

• Making sure production targets are hit without cutting corners.
• Keeping audits and standards tight, so the technical team don't have kittens.
• Planning labour (including agency staff) so the numbers add up.
• Leading your team by coaching, motivating, and having the tough conversations when needed.
• Spotting ways to make things run smoother, faster, and cheaper.

It’s a day shift role, which means no more night shifts wrecking your social life. But it’s still full-on — this is food manufacturing, and things move quickly.

What you'll need

• Experience managing in food production.
• A track record of getting results through people.
• Strong technical knowledge and a grasp of compliance.
• Food Safety and IOSH qualifications would be a big plus.

What’s in it for you

A £55k salary, a permanent days-only shift pattern, and the chance to make a proper impact in a business that's growing and investing in its sites.

If you're the kind of manager who wants a safe, easy ride - this isn't it. If you want to actually lead, improve, and deliver results, then it's worth a chat.