Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day chilled production activities and deliver production plans safely and efficiently
• Ensure customer orders are produced to specification and delivered OTIF (On Time In Full)
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with BRC, HACCP, GMP and customer standards
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Leaders and wider operational teams
• Use KPI data to lead Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives
• Manage departmental budgets, labour spending, and raw material utilisation
• Collaborate with Technical, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain teams

Requirements

• Proven Production Manager experience within a chilled food manufacturing environment
• Experience managing large production teams in a fast-paced factory setting
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC Standards, and Food Safety Regulations
• Experience delivering operational KPIs and continuous improvement projects
• Strong leadership, people management, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
• Experience within fresh produce or chilled ready-to-eat food manufacturing
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Food Safety Level 3 or above
• Degree in Food Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations Management

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
• Free Parking
• Employee Incentives

About the Company

Albert Bartlett is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality produce.