Production Manager

Systems Inc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national food manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager in Penrith, England. The role involves overseeing production processes, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mill manufacturing and proven leadership skills. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mill manufacturing or related production process management.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to meet specification, quality, and output targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop production and planning teams to achieve objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Standards.
• Monitor and drive performance KPIs, including energy usage and efficiency targets.
• Work with the Engineering Team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage inventory and stock control to reduce working capital and waste.
• Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• Conduct audits, manage corrective actions, and ensure HSEQ compliance.
• Support CAPEX planning and site improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Production Manager - Food Manufacturer - Cumbria - £50,000 - £55,000

About The Company

Our client is a national food manufacturer with eight specialist sites across the UK, who is looking to add a Production Manager to their team. Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, in this hands‑on role, to ensure that our people, production processes, and plant operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Production Manager - The Details

• Salary up to £55,000
• Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Production Manager - Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to meet specification, quality, and output targets
• Lead, coach, and develop production and planning teams to achieve objectives
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Standards
• Monitor and drive performance KPIs, including energy usage (KWH/t) and efficiency targets
• Work with the Engineering Team to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Manage inventory and stock control to reduce working capital and waste
• Promote a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
• Conduct audits, manage corrective actions, and ensure HSEQ compliance
• Support CAPEX planning and site improvement projects

Production Manager - Requirements

• Significant experience in mill manufacturing or related production process management
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and people management abilities

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