Production Manager

The Flavour Network • Permanent • Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £50k - £55k / year • 1h ago

Job Title: Production Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Location: West Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

The Flavour Network are partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Production Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Production Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing to take ownership of a busy production operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading production teams, driving operational performance, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality, and meeting production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the Factory Manager and cross-functional departments, as Production Manager, you'll play a key role in improving efficiency, developing your team, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring the site consistently delivers outstanding service to its customers.

This position offers genuine responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager

Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure customer orders are delivered safely, on time and to specification
Drive production performance through effective planning, labour management and resource allocation
Lead, coach and develop Production Supervisors and production teams
Monitor productivity, yields, waste and operational KPIs, implementing improvements where required
Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality and legal requirements
Maintain HACCP systems and promote a culture of food safety throughout production
Ensure the site remains audit-ready, maintaining standards required for BRCGS, customer and regulatory audits
Work closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Commercial teams to support new product launches and continuous improvement projects
Coordinate production activities alongside maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
Manage staffing levels in line with operational requirements and budgets
Identify training and development opportunities to build capability and succession within the department
Produce accurate production reports and KPI data for senior management
Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Company policies at all times
Deputise for the Factory Manager when required

Requirements for the Production Manager

Proven experience in a Production Manager or Senior Production leadership role within the meat processing, butchery or meat manufacturing industry (essential).
Strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP and quality management systems
Food Safety Level 3 (minimum) | HACCP Level 3 (minimum)
IOSH Managing Safely qualification would be advantageous
Excellent people management, coaching and leadership skills
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing labour costs, productivity and operational performance
Experience working with production KPIs, reporting systems and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities & Confident using Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
A leadership role with genuine autonomy and responsibility
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities & a supportive senior leadership team
Opportunity to influence operational improvements and continuous improvement projects
Stable, long-term permanent position within a successful manufacturing business

If you're an experienced Production Manager who enjoys leading people, driving operational excellence and continuously improving manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.

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