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Production Manager
Location: Pontypool
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £60,000
Our Client:
Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be working with another key player in the food manufacturing industry, committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products to high-profile, well-known customers. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their dynamic team and play a key role in driving performance on the factory floor.
The Production Manager will play a key role in shaping and strengthening operations. You will be responsible for leading and managing day-to-day production operations, ensuring that output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, support continuous improvement, and deliver efficient and cost-effective production processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate the production team to meet daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs.
- Ensure products are to the highest quality standards in line with food safety and compliance requirements (e.g., BRC, HACCP).
- Collaborate with planning, engineering, technical, and quality teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Monitor production efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control measures.
- Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, and training requirements to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce.
- Recruit, induct and train new starters
- Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety legislation.
Ideally, you:
- Have proven experience in a similar management role within a fast paced food manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food industry regulations.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Are a people person, excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Flexible, hands-on approach with the ability to problem-solve under pressure.
Next Steps:
If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering the above, enthusiastically, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.
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