Production Manager (Food)

Job Description

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Production Manager (Food) for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on-site based permanent role on a Salary of £40k working Monday to Thursday 05.45am – 18.00. This role also includes an excellent bonus package such as;

On the job training and development opportunities, shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable), retirement savings plan (with 4 x salary life assurance), Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period), free parking, on site gym which is free to use, subsidised canteen, savings scheme, free eye care vouchers (if using a PC), long service awards and other benefits too!

This is an instrumental role as a Production Manager that will see you managing the day to day and longer term activities within the department and being accountable for attaining daily production plans.

What your day will look like as a Production Manager (Food):

Within your department, you will be accountable and responsible for;

• Leading the staff within your department or production line to become motivated and engaged and carry out staff training, appraisals and coaching where applicable
• Planning, structuring and organising work to set objectives, key logical plans and prioritising critical tasks and monitoring progress.
• Ensuring that all H&S checks are carried out
• Achieving KPIs in relation to production efficiencies, people, quality and profitability through a continuous improvement approach and the manufacturing pillar plan
• Evaluating performance levels against targets daily and taking necessary action on any variances between planned and actual performance
• Co-ordinating permanent and temporary labour during shift
• Understanding the implementation of Allergen controls.

Experience required:

To be successful in your application for this Production Manager (Food) role, you will have experience in a production supervisory or management capacity within a food manufacturing environment and therefore hands on experience of running the department.

You will need a commercial awareness and strong commitment to delivering a quality customer service.  A Level 3 or above in Food Safety is desirable and you will need a Level 2 and IOSH or above in Health & Safety.  You should also have a strong understanding of HACCP and have a resilient, credible leadership style where you can coach, inspire and develop your team

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long–standing and reputable company, earning a competitive salary with please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.