Production Manager – FMCG / Chilled Food Product / Night Shift

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce Supplier in Kent is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a night shift production team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in a Fresh Food production environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, meeting KPIs, and ensuring quality standards are maintained. This hands-on role requires a confident and personable approach to team management. Salary is £38k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to a production/packing FMCG environment.
• Essential experience in Fresh Food Production.

Responsibilities

• Manage Production Team Managers effectively.
• Plan and manage production schedule to achieve KPI's.
• Ensure Quality, and Health & Safety are maintained.

Skills

Strong communication ability

Confident and personable approach to team management

Experience in a Fresh Produce facility

Job description

Overview

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 a night shift across 4 days 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.

Responsibilities

• Effective management of Production Team Managers
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Details

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: 4 nights a week (40 hours)

Salary: £38k, dependent on experience