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Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus
Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the food production industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, innovation, and efficiency are at the heart of everything? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re an independent, fast-growing food-to-go manufacturer with a reputation for delivering top-quality products to retailers and foodservice partners across the South West and South Wales. With our own bakery and deli operations, and a talented production team on-site, we’re committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
We’re now looking for a Food Production Manager to take the lead at our busy production facility and play a key role in the next stage of our growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading, motivating, and developing a production team in a fast-moving food-to-go environment
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Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer standards
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Managing production schedules, stock levels, and minimising waste
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Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance
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Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
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Working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals
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Supporting training and staff development across production teams
What You’ll Bring:
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Proven experience in a food production management role – ideally within food-to-go, bakery, or chilled foods
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Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (Level 4 desirable)
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Strong leadership and people management skills
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Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
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Clear, confident communication and a hands-on management style
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A passion for food quality and operational excellence
