Production Manager

Production ManagerLocation: Shepton Mallet Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Shift: Days Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in the food manufacturing industry? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing food manufacturer looking for a driven leader to oversee production operations and help deliver exceptional standards in safety, quality, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where you'll play a key role in leading production teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring customer demands are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve operational targets. • Ensure production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste. • Maintain the highest standards of food safety, quality and hygiene. • Work closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams to optimise performance. • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required. • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and company procedures. • Manage staffing levels, performance, training and succession planning. • Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant food manufacturing standards. Requirements • Previous experience as a Production Manager within a food manufacturing environment. • Strong leadership and people management skills. • Experience managing KPIs, production planning and continuous improvement projects. • Good understanding of food safety, HACCP and quality management systems. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles would be advantageous. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. What's on Offer • £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. • Permanent days shift. • Opportunity to join a growing and successful food manufacturer. • Ongoing training and career development. • Competitive benefits package. If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for your next challenge in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.