Production Manager

Ambitions Personnel; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A noted food production company in Newark on Trent is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations. You will manage production teams, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and drive performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary and great work-life balance are offered in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and holiday benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food production environment as a Production Manager or Supervisor.
• Strong leadership skills to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
• Passionate about sustainability and contributing to environmental values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on a busy food production site.
• Manage production teams and Team Leaders to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Performance improvement

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)

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!