Production Manager

Mole Valley Farmers; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural business in North Petherton is seeking a proactive Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at their feed production site. The ideal candidate will lead teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance, while fostering a collaborative environment. This role promises variety and the opportunity to make a substantial impact in British agriculture.

Qualifications

• Experience in feed milling or agriculture preferred.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence.
• Strong skills in operational planning and team management.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and compliant site operations.
• Deliver high-quality feed products and manage production planning.
• Build strong relationships and support staff development.
• Assist with maintenance coordination and environmental compliance.
• Manage stock control and support logistics.

Skills

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of health & safety

Proven background in continuous improvement

Skilled in team support and coaching

Confident using digital systems

Proactive and collaborative mindset

Job description

As Production Manager, you'll support the day‑to‑day running of our feed production site, working closely with teams across milling, maintenance, transport, and logistics. You'll help ensure our products meet customer expectations, our site operates safely and efficiently, and our people feel supported and empowered.

Responsibilities

• Supporting safe and compliant site operations, including health, safety, and wellbeing
• Contributing to the delivery of high‑quality feed products and smooth production planning
• Building strong relationships across teams and supporting staff development
• Assisting with maintenance coordination and environmental compliance
• Managing stock control and supporting logistics to meet customer needs
• Providing operational data for performance reporting and continuous improvement
• Deputising for the Site Operations Manager when required

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in feed milling or agriculture
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance
• Proven background in driving continuous improvement and delivering operational excellence
• Skilled in team support, coaching, and operational planning
• Confident using digital systems and interpreting operational data
• Proactive, resilient, and collaborative with a practical mindset

We're looking for a proactive and hands‑on Production Manager to join our Huntworth Mill team. If you enjoy leading people, improving processes, and making sure everything runs smoothly on site, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a business that supports British agriculture.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, values‑led team that puts safety, quality, and service at the heart of everything we do. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact across production, logistics, compliance, and team development.