Production Manager

Templewood Recruitment; Ilford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for an award-winning Asian foods manufacturer in Ilford. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 100 operatives while ensuring the efficiency of production operations. Fluency in Mandarin is essential, and experience in managing a BRC/SALSA accredited factory is a must. The role offers a salary range of £50k to £60k, alongside a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Supportive leadership and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the workforce of a BRC / SALSA accredited food factory.
• Able to communicate clearly in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day functions of the production area with a team of 100 operatives.
• Carry out continuous improvement analysis to identify cost and waste-saving initiatives.
• Create production plans using historic data and provide forecasts of production.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Strong IT skills

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Production Manager

Must be fluent in Mandarin!

Speciality Asian foods Manufacturer

East London

£50k - £60k

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (some flexibility given)

Exclusive staffing partner to an award-winning manufacturer of Asian cuisines, products & ingredients. Due to growth and promotions, we are helping them to uncover their next captain of Production with an experienced Manager who can help them streamline their already successful production facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day functions of the production area, machines & team of 100 operatives
• Carry out continuous improvement analysis to identify areas of improvement and offer cost, waste saving initiatives
• Advise on areas of improvement on quality
• Liaise with all department managers & stakeholders to improve on all areas of the business
• Create production plans using historic data, current trends and provide forecasting of production, costs & profitability
• Adhere to all SOPs, GMP & health and safety legislation
• Manage the workforce and ensure labour levels are correct
• Complete all necessary paperwork & admin functions
• Take a lead on all audits

Benefits

• £50k - £60k + statutory holiday entitlement
• Award winning manufacturer with amazing plans
• A respected, long-standing organisation with a strong service culture
• Supportive leadership and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the workforce of a BRC / SALSA accredited food factory
• Strong IT skills and able to use stock management software
• Able to communicate clearly in English & Mandarin