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Central Production Unit Manager Northwest | Salary up to £42,000 + Bonus A high-volume food production facility is seeking an experienced CPU Manager to lead site operations and drive performance in a fast-paced environment. This role holds full accountability for people leadership, operational delivery, compliance, and financial performance. You’ll lead a large production team, ensure safe and efficient output, and deliver continuous improvement across quality, cost, and productivity. Key Responsibilities • Lead all day-to-day operations of a central food production facility, • Deliver production targets, quality standards, and food safety compliance, • Full P&L accountability, including labour, waste, and cost control, • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing management and production team, • Forecast and plan production volumes and resources, including peak periods, • Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives, • Ensure full health & safety, food safety, and audit compliance About You • Senior leadership experience within food production or manufacturing, • Background in high-volume or central production environments, • Strong commercial awareness with P&L ownership, • Confident decision-maker, comfortable working at pace, • Hands-on, resilient leader with strong people skills This is a confidential opportunity for a commercially minded food production leader looking to take full ownership of a complex, high-performing operation.

Customer Service Manager – Aviation Catering We're looking for someone who gets it. Someone who understands that when an airline serves 30,000 meals a day, there's no room for "nearly" or "almost". You'll need sharp elbows, a cool head, and the kind of aviation supply chain knowledge that only comes with experience. The role: You're the bridge between our operation and the airlines. Daily customer calls, monthly safety reviews, meal evaluations, and investigating everything from delays to foreign object reports. You'll own the customer KPIs, manage temperature logs, MDC audits, CAA inspections, and drive improvements that stick. This is a 7-day operation – aviation doesn't sleep. What you'll actually be doing: You'll be the bridge between our operation and the airlines we serve. Think daily customer calls, monthly safety reviews, and being the person everyone turns to when a query lands or something needs fixing fast. You'll own the customer KPIs, manage meal evaluations, investigate everything from delays to the foreign object reports, and keep all departments singing from the same hymn sheet. Temperature logs, MDC audits, CAA inspections, crew feedback – it all comes through you. You'll brief teams, spot problems before they become disasters, and drive the kind of improvements that actually stick. You'll collaborate and rotate through different departments/unit's as required. You'll need: • Solid experience managing busy food production or manufacturing operations, • Aviation catering background (you get the compliance, security, and pace), • Food hygiene and safety credentials., • String interpersonal skills with the ability to develop long term relationships and facilitate sometimes diverse groups of people to work together to achieve shared objective., • The ability to handle clients without breaking a sweat., • Leadership and influencing skills that actually motivate people

Quality Systems Manager Food Manufacturing Greater Manchester £48,000 – £50,000 + 10% matched pension Let me guess. You’re good at what you do. You know chilled. You understand short shelf life. You’ve rewritten HACCP more times than you care to admit. But you’re stuck. Stuck in retailer red tape. Stuck fighting Production instead of partnering with them. Stuck maintaining a system instead of improving one. This isn’t that. This is a site that’s brought in one of the sharpest Senior Technical Managers in the industry. They’ve restructured properly. They’ve reset expectations. They’ve already rewritten HACCP and tightened up the QMS. Now they need someone to take ownership of it. Not to rip it apart. Not to revolutionise everything. But to evolve it. Sharpen it. Raise the bar. It’s close to a blank canvas - but with a competent team in place. No firefighting culture. No Technical vs Production nonsense. Just grown-up collaboration. What’s in it for you? Freedom. Real autonomy to implement ideas without being strangled by retailer governance. Progression. There’s a genuine pathways to Technical Management as well as Group Technical here. Not lip service. A clear route. And your manager? Supportive. Driven. Commercially sharp. Actually available. The kind of person you’d choose to work for. What do you need? • Experience as a Quality Systems Manager or Technical Services Manager in chilled, short shelf-life manufacturing., • A hands-on mindset. If you prefer a desk to the factory, this isn’t your role. You’ll be on the factory floor. In conversations. Setting standards. Showing people what “good” looks like. If you’re ready for more influence, without the politics, apply below and let’s have a confidential chat.

Job Description Night Food Production Manager! Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Night Food Production Manager for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

A leading food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Production Manager for their back shift to drive performance and operational excellence.

A certified organic farm located in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time manager to oversee food production and apprenticeship education. The ideal candidate will manage crop planning, supervise apprentices, and handle the farm’s budget. Physical work, including operating farm vehicles and li

Production Manager - Back Shift.Salary: £50,000 + up to 10% pension match + benefits.Hours: Back shift, 2:30pm - 11:00pm.A highly regarded food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their back shift.This is an excellent opportunity for a stron

A high-volume food production company in Manchester is seeking an experienced CPU Manager to lead site operations and drive performance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities cover managing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and safety standards, and leading a large production team. Appl

Training Manager, Technical Manager, Assistant Technical Manager, Technical Coordinator, Production Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor, QA, Quality Assurance, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Training Coordinator, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Food Production, Scientific, Manchester, Greater M

A multi-site food manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a Nightshift Production Manager to lead operations and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, experience overseeing night shifts, and the ability to manage teams of 50-100 employees. C

Quality Systems Manager Food Manufacturing Greater Manchester £48,000 – £50,000 • 10% matched pension Let me guess. You're good at what you do. You know chilled. You understand short shelf life. You've rewritten HACCP more times than you care to admit. But you're stuck. Stuck in retailer red tape. Stuck fighting Production instead of partnering with them. Stuck maintaining a system instead of improving one. This isn't that. This is a site that's brought in one of the sharpest Senior Technical Managers in the industry. They've restructured properly. They've reset expectations. They've already rewritten HACCP and tightened up the QMS. Now they need someone to take ownership of it. Not to rip it apart. Not to revolutionise everything. But to evolve it. Sharpen it. Raise the bar. It's close to a blank canvas - but with a competent team in place. No firefighting culture. No Technical vs Production nonsense. Just grown-up collaboration. What's in it for you? Freedom. Real autonomy to implement ideas without being strangled by retailer governance. Progression. There's a genuine pathways to Technical Management as well as Group Technical here. Not lip service. A clear route. And your manager? Supportive. Driven. Commercially sharp. Actually available. The kind of person you'd choose to work for. What do you need? Experience as a Quality Systems Manager or Technical Services Manager in chilled, short shelf-life manufacturing. A hands-on mindset. If you prefer a desk to the factory, this isn't your role. You'll be on the factory floor. In conversations. Setting standards. Showing people what “good” looks like. If you're ready for more influence, without the politics, apply below and let's have a confidential chat. TPBN1_UKTJ

Purpose: To develop and maintain site Quality Management System to ensure compliance to codes of practice, best practice guidance, regulatory and legislative requirements are met. Deputizing for Technical Manager (as required), leading the Technical Systems function and working collaboratively with the Quality Manager, QA and other functions Key Accountabilities; To build on the site QMS/FSQMS to provide a robust, practical and reliable platform of conformity that supports all operations. Management of KPI trending and performance improvement plans – utilizing LEAN initiatives and problem solving tools to implement sustainable change management. To support and utilise the Pilgrims Europe supplier assurance and raw material risk assessment and approval systems To review, establish and manage an internal audit schedule that delivers compliance with legislative, BRC, group technical and customer policy requirements. Review and maintain a robust system to record and close out corrective actions arising from internal audits. Ensure compliance of new processes and products within the HACCP system. Document the validation of the QMS within the operations. Gain a thorough understanding of current Pilgrims Europe computer systems (e.g. SAP, Innova) and how they could best be utilised by the technical function. Participate in the investigation and documentation of CAPA plans to non-conformities found internally, secondary or Third Party audits. Liaise with customers/third parties for any issues relating to technical systems. Be involved in all external audits and group technical audits. To support in customer complaints investigations and responses to the customer. Provide support for the technical systems team, showing leadership and support for team development. Provide support and coaching to Apprentices / Placement Students where appropriate. To deputise for Technical Manager, working closely and providing support to the QA Manager. Undertake projects and trials as directed, supporting the technical development. The job holder has a responsibility to create a culture of awareness of, and commitment to the highest standards of food quality, safety & legality and as such they must lead by example. The job holder is responsible for actively encouraging all staff to immediately report any quality or food safety issues, assign reward for doing so (using the STAR Awards process) and must be seen to take visible action and give feedback to the reportee on actions taken to address the raised issue. The job holder will be required to support the site food safety and quality management systems through active engagement in the site HACCP team, internal and external audit programmes and the proactive use of the internal/external system. The job holder shall attend the necessary meetings and send a deputy in their place when they cannot attend. They shall be involved in achieving the clauses in the departmental pillar books and the management pillar books Skills & Knowledge Have the confidence and professionalism to work in this customer and auditor facing role. Adopts a hands-on approach, fully recognizing and a proactive presence in production areas is a requirement of this role. Similar experience such as a QAM / Technical Services / Auditor role within a food manufacturing business is a must for this role. Comfortable and knowledgeable on food manufacturing operations. Be Lead Auditor trained, or of this calibre with aspiration for Lead Auditor. Influence/relationship builder – able to achieve objectives through building effective relationships with others / other departments. Confident/Assertive – has strength of personality to drive others to delivery or challenge standards/situations. Team player, able to work effectively within a team Strong IT, trending and analytical skills TPBN1_UKTJ

Technical Manager Raw Meat Location: Greater Manchester Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Negotiable - DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm (flexible within business operating hours of 5:00am 6:00pm) Reports to: Director ABRC Approved and AA* standard, fast-growing food manufacturing and meat wholesaling business seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Manager to lead our technical function. This pivotal role ensures the highest standards of food safety, quality, and integrity across our high-risk and low-risk production areas, serving both own-brand and third-party customers. Your Mission Develop and execute the sites technical strategy, aligning with commercial and operational goals. Lead Technical, QA, QC, and Hygiene teams to deliver vertically integrated products across produce and meat categories. Champion quality culture and drive continuous improvement across the site. Oversee and enhance quality assurance and quality control systems to ensure consistent compliance with food safety, legality, and customer specifications. Implement robust QA/QC procedures to monitor product integrity, traceability, and performance. Ensure full compliance with UK/EU food legislation, industry standards, and customer codes of practice.Lead internal and external audit processes, including BRCGS, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. Apply lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fine-tune profitability through cost control, quality improvement, and process innovation. Safeguard product safety, legality, and qualityprotecting our customers and our brand What Were Really Looking For This is a hands-on role that requires initiative and drive. Were not looking for someone to sit behind a deskwe need a leader who will actively shape and evolve the role, making it essential to our business. Youll be empowered to introduce new traceable metrics and KPIs that directly improve company performance and product quality. If youre passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. What Youll Bring Proven leadership in technical management within a diverse produce or meat operation Strong QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, with a track record of implementing and managing effective quality systems In-depth knowledge of food safety controls, UK/EU legislation, audit requirements, and Health & Safety regulations Experience managing BRCGS certification and leading successful audit outcomes Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Commercial awareness and ability to drive profitability through technical and operational excellence Experience collaborating across At Source, site technical, procurement, and operations teams Strong change management and performance improvement capabilities Recognised qualifications in Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, HACCP, Lead Auditing, and Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent) Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Key Relationships Youll work closely with: Suppliers, Retail, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams. Regulatory bodies, industry specialists, and service providers. What Youll Get Benefit Details Holidays Pension Free onsite parking Mobile provided Career development Progression opportunities Bonus scheme / Car allowance can be incorporated as a package Staff events/social To apply, send your CV to or call Helen on 0161 237 4230. This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Due to high application volumes, we will only contact you within 14 days if selected for interview. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to Aspire Recruitment keeping you informed about future opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Reporting into the Production Manager you would also be responsible for:. Experience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing. Our Department Managers know how to work at pace and regardless of which department they work in they all have the same goal - to d

Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and experienced Production Manager who can demonstrate a history of success in training, coaching and developing production and packing teams. As Production Manager, you will be responsible for managing, leading, and motivating a team of production and packing

A leading food retail and production group in London seeks a Group General Manager to oversee operations across multiple businesses. The ideal candidate has strong multi-site operational leadership experience in premium food retail or consumer food brands, along with proven commercial execution skil