Production Manager

Morepeople 01780; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations in Nottingham. The role demands strong leadership in ensuring compliance with safety standards and driving performance improvements. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a stable work environment while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Healthcare perks

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production or packhouse management in food sector.
• Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of production and packhouse areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Drive performance against KPIs to meet customer orders.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Time Management

Knowledge of HACCP

Health & Safety Protocols

Continuous Improvement

IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Manager | North Nottingham
£45-55k DOE

Are you an experienced production professional looking to take your next big step in the food or fresh produce sector? A well-established, forward-thinking food manufacturing business is seeking a talented Production Manager to lead daily operations within a high-performing, fast-paced environment.

The Role

As a Production Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations across designated production or packhouse areas.

• Build and mentor a high-performing, motivated team focused on efficiency and quality.

• Drive KPI performance and ensure customer orders are fulfilled in full, on time, and to specification.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, BRC, and Red Tractor standards.

• Oversee stock control, packaging, and ordering to support production.

• Work cross-functionally with technical, planning, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow.

• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture.

• Identify and implement strategies for continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and quality.

About You

You will bring:

• 3+ years in a similar production or packhouse management role in food or fresh produce.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage cross-functional teams.

• Solid knowledge of HACCP, BRC, food hygiene, and health & safety protocols (IOSHH desirable).

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Confidence working with KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel or production systems.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary

• Day shift only

• 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)

• Company pension, life assurance, and healthcare perks.

• Career progression with a growing and innovative business.

• Job stability in a well-established, future-focused company committed to sustainability and technology in agriculture.

Ready to grow your career, apply now or reach out to India at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

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