Production Manager – FMCG / Chilled Food Product

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce Supplier is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations at their Kent facility. The role involves managing a dedicated team to ensure production efficiency and quality in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in FMCG and a hands-on approach to team management.

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to a production/packing FMCG environment.
• Experience in a Fresh Produce facility or Fresh Food Production is essential.

Responsibilities

• Effective management of Production Team Managers and line staff.
• Plan and manage the production schedule to achieve KPIs.
• Ensure Quality and Health & Safety requirements are maintained.

Skills

Strong communication ability

Team management

Job description

A market leader in their sector, our Client is an established and highly regarded Fresh Produce Supplier to the major retailers and catering & wholesale sectors. We currently offer an excellent opportunity to join the business at an exciting time of growth, to be based at their facility in Kent.

The position of Production Manager will work on a shift basis working Sunday to Thursday to ensure the smooth flow of production across a large Fresh Produce packaging facility, meeting orders and customers’ requirements through the effective management of a dedicated production team.

Key responsibilities;
Effective management of Production Team Managers (c2 Managers / c50 line staff on shift)
Plan and manage the production schedule on shift to ensure KPI’s are achieved and time & waste reduced where possible
Work closely with colleagues and departmental Managers to ensure Quality, and Health & Safety requirements are maintained

We require;
Strong communication ability
Confident and personable approach to team management
Previous exposure to a production / packing FMCG environment
Experience in a Fresh Produce facility or Fresh Food Production is essential

This role is working as part of the management team and requires a ‘hands on’ approach in a fast-paced, perishable environment.

Location: Kent
Hours; Sunday to Thursday

Salary; £40k, dependent on experience