Production Manager

Overview

Production Manager (Food/Fresh Produce)
Salary: £37,000-£42,000
Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days only)
Location: Bilsthorpe - Newark, Nottinghamshire
(Commutable from Newark, Bilsthorpe, Coddington, Winthorpe, Farndon, Kelham)

About the Company

This family-run business has built a stellar reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality food products. They are passionate about sustainability, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement, and their teams take pride in contributing to the company's success in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations on a busy food production site, managing production teams and Team Leaders to ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation
• Coordinating workflow with Team Leaders to optimize line performance
• Shift planning and resource allocation
• Team management, recruitment, and onboarding
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations

The Person

• Proven experience in a food production environment as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor ready to step up
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about sustainability and contributing to a company with strong environmental values
• Ambitious and motivated to drive performance improvements and operational excellence

Why Join

• Competitive salary with pension and holiday benefits
• 4 on 4 off day shift rotation offering a great work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Join a company with a supportive culture and loyal team

If you are a driven Production Manager or an aspiring Supervisor ready for the next step, this is your chance to join a company where your leadership and skills can make a real difference.

Apply today to join this growing, people-focused business!