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Production Manager

Posted 21 hours ago

  • Dalton, Northumberland
  • Permanent
  • £40,000 to £47,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In a month
Production Manager – Food Manufacturing
📍 North-East
💷 £40,000 - £47,500 per annum
📅 Full-time | Permanent

Are you a proven Production Manager with a background in food manufacturing?
We're working in partnership with a leading food manufacturer in the Middlesbrough area who are seeking a highly capable Production Manager to join their growing operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key production area within a well-established and progressive business.

About the Role:

As Production Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations within the production environment, ensuring consistent delivery of output, quality, and efficiency targets. You’ll lead a team of supervisors and operatives, driving continuous improvement across all aspects of production while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead, manage and motivate production teams to achieve daily and weekly KPIs.

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Ensure production plans are delivered on time and to specification.

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Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or similar methodologies.

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Maintain rigorous standards of hygiene, health & safety, and food quality compliance.

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Work cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality and HR to support business objectives.

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Monitor performance data and proactively address areas of underperformance.

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Support site audits and customer visits as required.

Candidate Profile:

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Proven experience in a Production or Manufacturing Manager role within food or FMCG.

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Strong people management skills with a track record of team development.

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Working knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.

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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.

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Flexible, resilient, and driven by results.

What’s on Offer:

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Competitive salary of £40,000 to £47,500, depending on experience.

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Opportunity to join a stable and reputable food manufacturing business.

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Clear progression pathway and commitment to employee development.

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Day shift working with a strong focus on work-life balance