An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations / Production Manager to oversee the daily running of a busy food production facility. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on maintaining high standards across production, packing, fulfilment and value-added product lines.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and technical teams to ensure operational efficiency, food safety compliance and consistent product quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day operations across production, packing and fulfilment
- Maintain high standards in yield optimisation and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements
- Manage production planning, labour allocation and workflow efficiency
- Maintain accurate traceability and production documentation
- Support recipe management, yield monitoring and production costing
- Train, lead and develop production teams
- Drive continuous improvement across production processes and standards
Qualifications
- Strong background in production planning and operations management
- Experience within an FSA-approved or SALSA-aligned environment
- Knowledge of retail and wholesale packing, labelling and traceability
- Experience using food safety and production management systems
- Strong leadership experience within a fast‑paced production environment
- Good understanding of HACCP, CCPs and food safety legislation
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Required Skills
- Strong background in production planning and operations management
- Experience within an FSA-approved or SALSA-aligned environment
- Knowledge of retail and wholesale packing, labelling and traceability
- Experience using food safety and production management systems
- Strong leadership experience within a fast‑paced production environment
- Good understanding of HACCP, CCPs and food safety legislation
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience within an FSA-approved or SALSA-aligned environment
- Knowledge of retail and wholesale packing, labelling and traceability
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary package
Monday to Friday day‑based role
Staff discounts and additional company benefits
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing and innovative food business
Supportive and collaborative working environment
If this role is of interest, please send your CV today for immediate consideration.
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