Food Production Manager
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**Job Summary**
CE Agrodex Food \& Supply Chain Ltd is seeking an experienced and results\-oriented **Food Production Manager** to oversee food manufacturing operations, optimise production processes, and ensure the consistent delivery of high\-quality food products. This role is ideal for a production leader with strong operational, quality assurance, and team management experience who can drive efficiency, maintain food safety standards, and support business growth.
**What You'll Do**
* Manage daily food production operations to ensure efficient, safe, and cost\-effective manufacturing. * Plan production schedules, allocate resources, and optimise workflow to meet customer demand and business objectives. * Supervise production supervisors, line leaders, operators, and quality teams. * Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, health and safety policies, and quality management systems. * Monitor production KPIs, output, waste reduction, equipment performance, and operational efficiency. * Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, warehouse, logistics, quality assurance, and maintenance teams. * Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce production costs. * Oversee inventory usage, raw material availability, and finished goods management. * Investigate production issues, equipment downtime, and quality concerns while implementing corrective actions. * Prepare operational reports, production forecasts, performance analyses, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
**Requirements**
* Experience in food production, food manufacturing, FMCG operations, production management, supply chain, or a related field is preferred. * Previous supervisory or production management experience within the food manufacturing industry is highly desirable. * Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, quality assurance, and manufacturing best practices. * Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to manage production schedules, multiple priorities, operational targets, and manufacturing teams. * Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office, production planning software, inventory management systems, and reporting platforms. * Strong commercial awareness with the ability to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and cost performance. * Relevant qualifications in Food Science, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, or related disciplines are advantageous. * Applicants with proven food production leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
**Why Work With Us**
* Competitive management salary package. * Supportive and collaborative manufacturing environment. * Career progression and leadership development opportunities. * Ongoing professional training and food industry development support. * Opportunity to lead production excelle
Pay: £3,500\.00\-£5,500\.00 per month
Benefits:
* Canteen * Company events * Flexitime * Paid volunteer time * Shuttle service provided * Store discount
Work Location: In person
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