Powder Blending Production Manager

Adecco • Permanent • Widnes, Halton, England, United Kingdom • £37.50k - £40k / year • 1h ago

Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 (after probation)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Location: Widnes, UK
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Lead. Deliver. Make an Impact.

We're seeking an experienced Powder Blending Production Manager to take ownership of a busy production department within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive operational performance, manage and develop your team, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day running of the Powder Blending department
Plan production schedules to meet customer demand
Lead, motivate, and develop production teams
Ensure orders are delivered on time, in full, and to specification
Maintain stock accuracy, traceability, and batch records
Ensure compliance with allergen controls, CCPs, hygiene, and food safety standards
Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Manage staffing, training, performance, and attendance
Work closely with Warehouse, Technical, Engineering, and Office teams
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions

About You

Minimum 3 years' Powder Blending experience (essential)
Proven experience managing teams within food manufacturing
Strong production planning and raw material management skills
Knowledge of allergens, CCPs, and food safety requirements
Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office
A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
Results-driven, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary up to £40,000
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Staff canteen
Health & wellbeing package including 24/7 GP access, dental allowance, physiotherapy, EAP, wellbeing treatments, and shopping/gym discounts
Company events and team lunches
Company fleeces provided

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're a skilled Powder Blending professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead from the front, and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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