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Production Operations Manager

41 Days Old

Job Title: Production Operations Manager Location: Halstead, Essex Salary: £45,000 per annum Hours: Ideally candidates willing to start from 7:00am, as production currently runs on a 6:00am - 2:00pm shift
Job Summary Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of dried ingredients, including edible nuts, dried fruit and seeds, with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their people, systems and processes to support long-term success.
The Production Operations Manager will oversee all food manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient production, accurate inventory control, and compliance with food safety standards. This role is key to driving operational excellence, managing staff, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage daily food production schedules to meet customer demand

Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC and other food safety regulations

Oversee raw material and finished goods storage, ensuring stock rotation, traceability, and use of earliest best-before dates

Monitor production KPIs, including efficiency, waste and yield, and implement improvements

Coordinate dispatch, logistics and inter-warehouse stock transfers to ensure timely deliveries

Lead and train production and warehouse teams on hygiene and safety standards

Key Accountabilities
Maintain compliance with food safety audits and regulatory requirements

Achieve production targets while minimising waste and downtime

Ensure accurate inventory management and stock rotation

Deliver on-time order fulfilment and customer satisfaction

Control departmental budgets and optimise operational costs

Required Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience in food manufacturing and warehouse management

Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety legislation

Leadership and team management skills

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits
Free on-site parking

Welcoming and experienced team

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Basic pension scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Health and wellbeing programme with discounts and promotions

On-site canteen

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, experienced Production Operations Manager to join a growing and well-established business in Halstead, Essex.

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Location:
Halstead
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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