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Production Manager (Permanent)

12 June by KPI Recruiting Ltd : Commercial

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -West Midlands -Staffordshire -Stoke-on-Trent
Salary:
£40,000 - £40,000/annum

Production Manager - Noon shift
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Up to £40,000 DOE
Sunday - Thursday, 1:30pm - 10:00am

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across night shift operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with the highest quality and food safety standards.
You will oversee both low-risk and high-risk manufacturing areas, playing a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery
  • Drive production performance through effective management of OEE, labour utilisation, and efficiency
  • Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
  • Monitor yields and control costs by reducing waste across materials, packaging and labour
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality and hygiene standards
  • Maintain strict segregation between high-risk and low-risk areas to protect product integrity
  • Keep the site audit-ready for customer, regulatory, and third-party inspections
  • Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and Line Leaders
  • Support workforce planning, training, succession, and performance management
  • Collaborate with Technical, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, HR and H&S teams to deliver business objectives


About You;

  • 3-5 years' experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role within food manufacturing
  • Proven experience in high-risk or high-care environments
  • Strong leadership capability with experience managing and motivating large teams
  • Demonstrated success in delivering KPI's such as OEE, waste reduction, and productivity improvements
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Commercially aware with experience managing costs, yields and budgets
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels


Essential requirement;

  • Food Safety Level 3
  • HACCP Level 3


Desirable Qualifications;

  • Leadership/Management qualification (ILM Level 5 or equivalent)
  • IOSH or NEBOSH certification
  • Lean Manufacturing qualification or practical experience


Why Join?

  • Opportunity to lead within a high-performing food manufacturing environment
  • Be part of a business that values continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Strong career development and progression opportunities

 

Apply Now or contact keeley@kpir.co.uk 01782 712230

 

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be personally contacted.

 

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