Production Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm

4-day work week

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Team-focused environment

Immediate starts

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Lead Operative to manage a food production line in the Bristol area. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safety and quality, coach the team and drive efficiency on a Monday-to-Thursday schedule.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in food manufacturing, with strong focus on KPIs, safety and teamwork. The role offers a permanent contract, probation completion and potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production.
• Experience leading a team or coordinating production activities.
• Good understanding of production KPIs and efficiency targets.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Good knowledge of health & safety and kvalitass standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operation of a food production line
• Drive productivity and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies
• Support, coach and train production team members
• Operate and monitor production machinery
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate when needed
• Report downtime, breakdowns and production concerns accurately
• Ensure production targets and performance standards are achieved
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and housekeeping
• Follow and promote all health & safety procedures
• Plan workloads effectively and support daily production requirements
• Provide clear communication and direction to operatives on shift
• Work closely with colleagues and management to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Production KPIs

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Job description

Lead Operative

Location: Bristol Area

Salary: £32,000 to £34,900 per year following successful completion of probation (plus applicable shift allowance)

Contract: Perm

Shifts: Monday to Thursday

The Role

We are recruiting for a Lead Operative to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business. Working within production, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a production line, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency targets are achieved while supporting and developing the wider team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Operative, Senior Operative, Line Leader or Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operation of a food production line
• Drive productivity and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies
• Support, coach and train production team members
• Operate and monitor production machinery
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escal ...
• Report downtime, breakdowns and production concerns accurately
• Ensure production targets and performance standards are achieved
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and housekeeping
• Follow and promote all health & safety procedures
• Plan workloads effectively and support daily production requirements
• Provide clear communication and direction to operatives on shift
• Work closely with colleagues and management to ensure smooth operations

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG production
• Experience leading a team or coordinating production activities
• Good understanding of production KPIs and efficiency targets
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Good knowledge of health & safety and kualitas standards

What's on Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• 4-day working week
• Overtime opportunities where available
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and team-focused working environment
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates