Product Manager

8 Days Old

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Essex. This role will take full ownership of production activities across a busy site, ensuring operations run efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and service.
The business produces a diverse range of ambient food products supplied to major UK retailers and foodservice channels.
Whats on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday working days
  • Enhanced holidays
  • Pension scheme and employee benefits platform

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production operations, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are consistently delivered
  • Develop, coach, and motivate production teams to create a high-performing and accountable culture
  • Oversee staffing matters including performance management, absence, and employee development
  • Coordinate production plans and schedules to meet customer demand while maximising efficiency
  • Monitor performance metrics and drive accountability through KPI tracking and reporting
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement practical solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance across all operations
  • Collaborate closely with departments such as Technical, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain
  • Support and lead site audits, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external requirements

About You

  • Demonstrated experience in a Production Manager role within food manufacturing
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams in a fast-moving environment
  • Practical, hands-on approach with a visible presence on the factory floor
  • Solid understanding of food safety and compliance standards (e.g. HACCP, BRC)
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced production setting
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset
  • Experience working with major UK retailers and understanding of their operational expectations is advantageous
  • Knowledge of audit processes and experience supporting site audit

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Location:
Chelmsford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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