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Fresh Start Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional environment

Job summary

Fresh Start Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a food manufacturing team near Newark, Nottinghamshire. You will oversee daily operations, drive efficiency, ensure food safety and quality, and lead a team to meet production targets.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent planning and organisational skills, and a proven track record in food production. You will implement HACCP, monitor hygiene, control costs and contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and manage a production team.
• Proven experience in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience in planning, scheduling and coordinating production activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily production activities to meet production targets and customer demands.
• Plan, organise and monitor production schedules to ensure efficient use of staff, equipment and materials.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP procedures, health and safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the production facility.
• Lead, motivate and supervise production staff, providing training and support where required.
• Monitor product quality, minimise waste and reduce production costs without compromising standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality & food safety

Team management

Job description

Location: Close to Newark, Nottinghamshire

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role for the Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and results-driven Production Manager to join our food manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely and to the highest standards of quality, food safety and hygiene.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent organisational abilities and proven experience in a food production or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager

• Oversee and manage daily production activities to meet production targets and customer demands.
• Plan, organise and monitor production schedules to ensure efficient use of staff, equipment and materials.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP procedures, health and safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the production facility.
• Lead, motivate and supervise production staff, providing training and support where required.
• Monitor product quality, minimise waste and reduce production costs without compromising standards.

What our client offers

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a growing food manufacturing business.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.