Production Manager

In The News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Competitive package

Job summary

In The News in London is seeking a Production Manager to own a growing production operation within the food hospitality sector. This hands-on role focuses on improving capacity, efficiency, systems and processes while coaching a production team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead daily operations, ensure safety and quality, drive continuous improvement and manage equipment, projects and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or in a similar food manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of food production, food safety and quality.
• Experience managing production teams and day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and health & safety.
• Experience delivering production or equipment projects.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercially aware, with understanding of productivity, yield and cost.
• Confident people leader with ability to coach and develop a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day production operation, people and planning.
• Ensuring products are produced safely, consistently and to the required quality.
• Monitoring productivity, yield, waste, downtime and capacity.
• Leading food safety, HACCP, hygiene, traceability and quality controls.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, efficiency and waste.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce new technology, equipment and automation.
• Managing equipment, maintenance, servicing and breakdowns.
• Leading production trials and supporting new product development.
• Taking projects from initial idea through to implementation.
• Working with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to deliver improvements.
• Planning future capacity as the business continues to expand.
• Leading, coaching and developing the production team.

Skills

Production management

Food safety

People leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Job description

Location

London

Overview

Ready to take ownership of a growing production operation? We’re working exclusively with an exciting food and hospitality business that is looking for a Production Manager to take charge of its busy production operation and help shape what comes next. This is a hands-on role with real scope to make an impact across production, people, quality, equipment, processes and continuous improvement.

Why this role?

The business is growing quickly, and the production operation needs to grow with it. You’ll be responsible for keeping the operation running smoothly today, while looking ahead at how to improve capacity, efficiency, systems, equipment and processes for tomorrow. It’s a role for someone who enjoys being close to the action, solving problems on the floor, improving ways of working and turning ideas into practical results.

What will you be doing?

You’ll take ownership of a broad production remit, including:

• Managing the day-to-day production operation, people and planning.
• Ensuring products are produced safely, consistently and to the required quality.
• Monitoring productivity, yield, waste, downtime and capacity.
• Leading food safety, HACCP, hygiene, traceability and quality controls.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, efficiency and waste.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce new technology, equipment and automation.
• Managing equipment, maintenance, servicing and breakdowns.
• Leading production trials and supporting new product development.
• Taking projects from initial idea through to implementation.
• Working with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to deliver improvements.
• Planning future capacity as the business continues to expand.
• Leading, coaching and developing the production team.

About the business

Our client is a growing food and hospitality business with an established presence and ambitious plans for expansion. Their production operation is a key part of the wider business, and they are continuing to invest in people, processes, equipment and technology to support future growth. This is a great opportunity to join a business where you can genuinely influence how things are done and see the impact of your work.

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or in a similar food manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of food production, food safety and quality.
• Experience managing production teams and day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and health & safety.
• Experience improving processes, efficiency, yield and waste.
• Experience delivering production or equipment projects.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of productivity, yield and cost.
• Confident people leader with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.

What’s in it for you?

• £60,000 - £65,000 + 15% bonus
• Competitive package
• The opportunity to take ownership of a growing production operation.
• Genuine scope to influence processes, systems and future capacity.
• Exposure to automation, new equipment and continuous improvement projects.
• A hands-on role where you can make a visible impact.
• The chance to join a business with ambitious plans for continued growth.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.