Production Manager (Packhouse) | Fresh Produce | Herefordshire
Hours: 4 on / 3 off ~ 12-hour days
The Offer
- Highly competitive salary
- 4 on / 3 off shift pattern (rotating days off e.g. Thurs–Sat or Sun–Tues)
- 33 days holiday
- A supportive environment with a strong team culture
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping how the operation develops
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Packing, you will take responsibility for driving efficiency, cost control, and performance across multiple production lines, working closely with fellow Production Managers, Supervisors, and operational teams.
Operating within a structure that blends hands‑on production leadership with operational thinking, this role goes beyond day‑to‑day management. You will be expected to understand cost drivers, set targets, and continuously improve how the operation performs.
Key responsibilities
- Driving performance across intake, production, and despatch areas
- Managing cost per unit, labour efficiency, and waste, identifying gaps and implementing improvements
- Planning and organising production to meet customer demand and tight despatch deadlines
- Leading, motivating, and developing teams, ensuring clear communication and accountability
- Supporting the development of a more structured, performance‑led reporting culture
- Analysing performance and reacting quickly to issues, identifying root causes and implementing next‑day improvements
- Deputising for the Head of Packing when required
The Operation
- Multi‑line, fast‑paced fresh produce packhouse (7 lines)
- Team of Production Managers working collaboratively across shifts
- Strong investment in systems (MRP and in‑house platforms)
- A site going through a positive transition, with opportunities to improve structure, reporting, and performance culture
About You
- Experience in a food or fresh produce manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to manage production teams in a fast‑paced setting
- Strong understanding of costs, efficiency, and operational KPIs
- A continuous improvement mindset, able to identify issues and act on them quickly
- The confidence to hold people accountable and drive standards
- A calm, resilient approach under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a desire to develop both yourself and the wider team
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