Food Production Manager

Production Manager (Food) Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Salary: Up to £50K dependent on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent A Production Manager in food manufacturing will oversee the daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards. Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity. Food Safety & Quality Compliance Ensure compliance with:
• HACCP
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• FDA / local food regulations
• ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams Team Management
• Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues. Inventory & Materials Control
• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs. Equipment & Maintenance
• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers. Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports. Required Skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills. Educational Background
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations. Shifts are the following: Monday to Friday Occasional weekend work during peak seasons Shifts: 40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid Rotating: 08.30 - 17.30 Week 1 11.00 - 20.00 Week 2 15.00 - Finish (1am usually) Week 3 When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of £100 will be provided per week. CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.