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Job summary
A leading food manufacturing company in Yeovil seeks a Production Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in production management, a strong grasp of continuous improvement methodologies, and knowledge of food safety regulations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and day-based hours for a better work-life balance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a production management role within the food industry.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day production operations to meet output and quality targets.
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, BRC).
- Coach and develop team members to build capability and engagement.
Skills
Production Manager - Food Manufacturing
Yeovil, Somerset
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Day-based hours | Full-time | Permanent
We are a well-established food manufacturing business based in Yeovil, committed to delivering high-quality products and continuous innovation. As we grow, we’re looking for a driven Production Manager to lead our operations and champion continuous improvement across the site.
As Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met. You’ll lead a team of supervisors and operatives, driving performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage day-to-day production operations to meet output and quality targets
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, BRC)
- Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and quality
- Coach and develop team members to build capability and engagement
- Maintain a safe working environment and promote best practices
- Proven experience in a production management role within the food industry
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems
- Proficient in production planning tools and Microsoft Office
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with a focus on results
- Competitive salary (£35K-£45K DOE)
- Day‑based working hours for better work‑life balance
- Opportunity to shape and improve production processes
- Supportive team culture and career development opportunities
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us drive excellence in food manufacturing.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.