Production Manager (Food)

Chesterfield Poultry; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster is seeking a Production Manager (Food) to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and in compliance with quality standards.

The role requires leadership of line teams, adherence to HACCP/GMP and ISO/FSCC where applicable, and proactive management of scheduling, waste reduction, and KPI reporting. Salary up to £50K depending on experience, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and dispatch operations.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Understanding of production and dispatch planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and dispatch operations to meet targets.
• Ensure OEE, yield, and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Coordinate with QA to ensure HACCP, GMP, and ISO/FSCC compliance.
• Lead line leaders and production staff; conduct shift briefings.
• Control inventory and reduce waste; ensure timely outloads.
• Maintain production reports and KPIs such as downtime and OTIS.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and report breakdowns.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles where applicable.

Skills

Food safety

People leadership

Problem solving

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Production Manager (Food)

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £50K dependent on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent

A Production Managerin food manufacturing will oversee the daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• HACCP
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• FDA / local food regulations
• ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.

Shifts

Shifts are the following:

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional weekend work during peak seasons

Shifts:

• 40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid

Rotating

• 08.30 - 17.30 Week 1
• 11.00 - 20.00 Week 2
• 15.00 - Finish (1am usually)Week 3

When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of £100 will be provided per week.

CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities.