Head Of Production

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 be required to lead the production operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing production processes to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency, supporting the mission to deliver top‑tier products across markets. They will have responsibility for a £12m turnover and a 200 head operation at peak season alongside the Technical Manager.

The role reports directly to the General Manager and is part of a small, structured team of six executives: Managing Director, General Manager, Finance Manager, Technical Manager and Commercial Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day production, goods inwards, despatch 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, developing accuracy and discipline in stock systems and operations
• Lead operational teams to follow the core business process and deliver financial expectations
• Design, implement and develop production systems within the core business process around operational control, lean principles and efficiency
• Ensure excellent communication and team working 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
• Communication & people management
• 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 depends on experience, between £40,000‑£50,000.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, but weekends are required in peak periods and flexibility is needed due to the nature of the business.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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