Production Manager
24 hours ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne
About the Role: Our client is a well-established food manufacturer seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to join their team. As a growing business they are looking for someone to lead, manage, and oversee the day-to-day operations of their production facility. This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on both operational efficiency and staff development within a busy, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage daily production operations to meet customer expectations, • Effectively allocate resources and optimise asset usage to maximise results, • Oversee product quality, output, and on-time logistics, • Monitor processes and take corrective actions where necessary, • Keep up to date with best practices and production management techniques, • Foster cross-department collaboration, including procurement, distribution, and management, • Manage and develop a team of supervisors and staff (approximately 50 staff across 5 supervisors), • Collaborate with Directors to implement cost-saving strategies and operational improvements, • Proven experience as a Production Manager in the food industry, • Ideally you will have experience of a complex food production, • Demonstrated staff management and development experience, • Knowledge of quality standards and health & safety regulations in a manufacturing environment, • Excellent organisational and leadership skills, • Hands-on, lead-by-example attitude, with a willingness to jump in and support the team when needed If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth of a well-established brand in the food manufacturing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your most up to date CV showcasing your most relevant skills and experience.