Production Manager - Bognor Regis

Silven; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking a hands-on manager to lead a team in the kitchen, production, and warehouse areas. This role requires strong people management skills and a focus on maintaining quality and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, organized, and experienced in improving processes within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• People management experience in food production is essential.
• Hands-on approach to team leadership.
• Ability to improve processes and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of around 15 people.
• Ensure production targets and product quality are maintained.
• Implement effective working processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Process Improvement

Coaching and Mentoring

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role

This is a ‘hands-on’ leadership role covering the production and warehouse areas. You’ll be working closely with the business owners and working to ensure the right people and processes are in place to drive performance and growth.

• Leading and developing a team of around 15 people (it may go up at peak times) in the kitchen, production, and warehouse areas.
• Ensuring the right people and resources are in place to ensure production targets are met and product quality is maintained.
• Reviewing existing processes and implementing more effective ways of working to help the business scale-up.
• Ensuring a continued focus on quality and food safety standards.

About You

This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with people management experience gained in food production who wants to join a business going places. You will need to demonstrate the following:

• A hands-on approach to team building, comfortable leading from the front on the shop floor.
• Able to improve and develop people through coaching and mentoring and setting clear objectives.
• Highly organised and adaptable, able to react quickly in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Experience of improving processes and long-term planning.
• Flexible and resilient – this is a small business where priorities can change quickly.

Next Steps

This is a great opportunity to join an evolving food business at an exciting time of their journey. To find out more, apply today!