Production Manager

Techniche Global Ltd; Worle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving food business in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Production Manager to oversee kitchen and production operations. This pivotal role involves managing a team of 24 and ensuring all meals are produced safely and efficiently while upholding quality standards. Candidates should have proven experience in food production and a motivational leadership style. The position offers £35,000-£42,000+ per annum with various benefits including training opportunities and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and production operations.
• Ensure meals are produced safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, efficiency, and cost.

Skills

Proven experience in food production

Strong knowledge of food safety

Experience managing teams

Motivational leadership style

Ability to plan and prioritise

Job description

Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

Weston-super-Mare

£35,000-£42,000+ per annum (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (daytime hours)

We're working with a fast-growing and purpose-driven food business in Weston-super-Mare to appoint a Production Manager to lead their kitchen and production operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for a team of around 24, including Cooks, Team Leaders, and Production Operatives. You'll be accountable for ensuring that all meals are produced safely, efficiently, and to specification, while meeting production targets and upholding SALSA standards.

You'll drive continuous improvement across quality, efficiency, and cost, playing a key role in scaling production as the business grows. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape day-to-day operations while remaining close to the product and people.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in food production or food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality, and hygiene systems
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• A motivational leadership style with a practical, "muck-in" mindset
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and adapt to a growing production schedule

What's on Offer:

• £35,000-£42,000+ depending on experience
• Permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week, mostly daytime shifts)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a growing food brand, where your contribution will be both valued and visible.