Production Team Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Production Team Manager to oversee a food manufacturing team of 20. Responsibilities include driving productivity and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership experience in a food production environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £35k-£42k pro-rata and is a fixed-term contract for 3-6 months with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured shifts for work-life balance

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team to meet performance targets.
• Ensure production meets quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Manage people processes including recruitment, training, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Communication

Job description

Overview

Production Team Manager - Fixed-Term Contract (3-6 Months)

We're looking for an experienced Production Team Manager to lead a busy food manufacturing team. You'll manage a team of 20, including Machine Operators and Operatives, ensuring high-quality production and efficient operations. This is a fast-paced role where your leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills will make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team to meet performance targets.
• Ensure production meets quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Manage people processes including recruitment, training, and performance.
• Drive improvements in productivity, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety, food quality standards, and production KPIs.
• Ability to work at pace and adapt to changing business needs.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary (£35k-£42k pro-rata).
• Structured shifts for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and operational skills.
• This is a fixed-term contract for 3-6 months with potential for extension.

If you're ready to lead a dynamic production team in a high-volume food operation, apply today!

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