Production Manager, Middlesbrough

Production Manager

• Annual Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 DOE
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This role is crucial in overseeing daily production lines to ensure the delivery of high-quality food-to-go products with minimal interruptions. The position is ideal for someone with a background in a fast-paced production environment, preferably within the food industry.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee the smooth running of the business by coordinating stock, production, picking, and dispatch with department leaders.
• Ensure stock levels meet production requirements while maintaining product quality and minimising waste.
• Lead and promote a strong food safety culture, ensuring traceability and compliance with BRC and company procedures.
• Manage staffing rotas, cover, HR processes including interviews, disciplinary actions, absence reviews, inductions, and training.
• Liaise with Production Supervisors, team leaders, and other departments to ensure efficient operation of food-to-go production.
• Attend management meetings, set a positive example for staff, and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience working within the FMCG sector, particularly in a production environment.
• Flexibility to work early starts from 6am and varying finish times based on production volumes, including availability to work 5 days across a 7-day schedule, which may include weekends.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Benefits:

• Access to on-site canteen.
• Casual dress code.
• Discounted or free food.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
• On-site parking available.