Factory Production Manager

Factory Production Manager – Food Production

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
Full-Time | Permanent
£60,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced production leader from a food manufacturing background, ready to take the reins of a hands-on leadership role? We are seeking a Factory/Production Manager to lead a high-end smoked salmon facility based in North Lanarkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and reputable producer supplying luxury food products to top-tier retailers and hospitality clients.

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The Role

As the Factory/Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the production facility. From ensuring smooth operations and top-tier product quality to leading your team and driving continuous improvement, your leadership will be pivotal in maintaining excellence and efficiency.

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Key Responsibilities

Production Management

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  Lead daily operations of the smoked salmon production facility.

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Maintain production schedules, quality standards, and safety compliance.

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Quality & Compliance



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  Apply Lean Manufacturing and cost-saving strategies.





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✅ Proven experience (5+ years) in a food manufacturing environment
✅ Strong leadership and planning skills ✅ Hands-on and adaptable approach
✅ Knowledge of Lean principles and process optimisation
✅ Excellent communicati#####nd team dev#####ment skills

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  Exper#####e in fish o#####afood processing

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