Berry Recruitment has a new exciting opportunity within Manufacturing and Production!
We’re currently recruiting for a Head of Production for a successful UK family Production and Distribution company near Wisbech.
The Head of Production will lead the production operations, overseeing processes to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency, supporting the company’s mission to deliver top-tier products across markets.
The Head of Production will report directly to the General Manager, as part of a small, structured team of six executives including the Managing Director, General Manager, Finance Manager, Technical Manager, and Commercial Director.
They will have responsibility for the management of a £12m turnover, a 200‑head operation (at peak season) alongside the Technical Manager. This position presents a rare opportunity to help grow a successful business and build significant efficiency through production process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day production, goods inwards, dispatch and quality operations alongside various labour processes
- Volume and labour planning to the sales forecast with labour deployment and control, including the management of seasonal agency staff
- Actively develop and refine stock management systems, improving accuracy and discipline in stock operations
- Lead operational teams to follow core business processes and deliver financial expectations
- Design, implement and develop production systems around operational control, lean principles and efficiency
- Ensure excellent communication and teamwork between management, operations, technical, transport and client‑facing teams
- Engage employees to develop their potential, building team spirit and a positive environment
Experience
- Production and project management with a time‑critical product in horticulture, food processing or similar
- Driving system and process improvements to automate or improve labour‑intensive processes
- Creative problem solving when there is no precedent
- Enhancing the B2B customer experience, particularly when dealing with major retail customers
- Managing flexibility within the workforce
Salary: GBP 40,000 – 50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, but weekends may be required during peak periods and flexibility is expected due to the nature of the business.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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