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Production Manager - Fresh Food Manufacturing Location: Basildon Shift pattern: 10:30am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE A growing fresh food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead operations in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering nutritious, high-quality food for children. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with a continuous improvement mindset who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. The Role: Lead and manage daily production operations Ensure food safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained Drive operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives Manage and develop production teams and shift leaders Align production capacity with customer demand and ingredient supply Promote a strong health & safety culture About you: 5+ years' management experience in FMCG food manufacturing Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems, and BRC standards Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance Strong problem-solving and organisational skills Experience with Excel and ERP/planning systems HACCP / Food Safety certification What's on Offer Competitive salary with career progression 33 days annual leave Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks Ongoing training and development Discounted nursery places Wellbeing benefits, gym discounts, and cycle-to-work scheme Free life coaching and on-site parking Supportive, collaborative team environment Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions If you would like to apply for the role of Production Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Hawk 3 Talent Solutions today. Closing date is 06.04.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future