Production Manager

Production Manager

The role holds full responsibility for ensuring that production output, service levels, quality, safety, cost, and compliance targets are consistently achieved. This includes accountability for on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery, labour efficiency, waste reduction, audit performance, and health & safety outcomes.

The Production Manager owns the execution of the production plan across roasting, packing, and fulfilment, and is the final decision-maker on all production-related matters, including prioritisation, sequencing, and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Delivery (OTIF / Service Level)
• Labour Efficiency & Resource Management
• Waste Reduction & Operational Control
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Supply Chain & Inventory Alignment
• Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control & Product Integrity
• Food Safety & BRC Compliance (Audit Performance)
• Health, Safety & Environmental Management (H&S Performance)
• Machinery & Maintenance
• People Management & Team Performance
• Cross-Functional Delivery
• Food Quality & Safety / BRC Compliance
• Social impact & environmental management/sustainability
• Health & Safety

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing environment would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and industry standards, including ISO14001 and BRC requirements.
• Proficient in using production management software (e.g., NetSuite).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

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