Production Manager

Alexander Steele; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in Wyboston. You will lead a team to ensure a safe and efficient production environment, monitor performance, and maintain high hygiene and food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, HACCP and food safety certifications, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £45,000, along with 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience working with BRC standards.
• Confident people manager able to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Monitor output and efficiency, identifying improvements.
• Maintain hygiene, quality, and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Motivation

Organizational Skills

Safety Focused

Education

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

IOSH Certification

Job description

Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

I am working with a leading food manufacturer in Bedfordshire, supporting them with the recruitment of a hands‑on Production Manager to lead their day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and help drive a safe, efficient, and high‑performing production environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and maintaining high standards within a busy food production site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the production team, ensuring everyone works safely and effectively.
• Keeping processes running smoothly — staffing, planning, training, and performance management.
• Monitoring output and efficiency, identifying improvements, and driving continuous change.
• Maintaining strong hygiene, quality, and food safety standards.
• Supporting audits, reducing waste, and helping the site hit key performance targets.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience working with BRC.
• Holds HACCP level 3, food safety level 3 and IOSH.
• A confident people manager who can motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
• Safety‑focused, proactive, and comfortable working on the production floor.
• Able to lead projects and build strong working relationships.
• Willingness to travel to customers when required.

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £45,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities

Interested?

If you're ready to take on a key leadership role within a busy, growing operation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or get in touch for more details.