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Food Production Manager

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Job Description - Food Production Manager

Head of Production
  • Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Join a leading manufacturer of premium sweet and savoury baked products, as our Head of Production. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective production of consistent, high-quality products while maintaining our handcrafted traditions. As part of the senior management team, you will lead and develop a diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across our food production operations.

Day-to-Day of the Role:
  • Manage and develop all food production operations, ensuring high standards of health and safety, food safety, and hygiene.
  • Deliver targets and objectives aligned with our high-growth business plan, overseeing the production schedule to meet demand while maximising efficiency and minimising waste.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Production, Procurement, Technical, Quality, and Hygiene management teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Produce weekly and monthly reports to highlight business performance, successes, and challenges.
  • Collaborate with the NPD team to support product innovation and improvement, and manage budgets to control costs and reduce waste.
  • Ensure effective training and performance reviews are in place to support personal and professional development of team members.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years’ production leadership experience in large-scale food production.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage teams and create a high-performing culture.
  • Expertise in food safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills, with proficiency in IT including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • A growth mindset, flexible approach, and high standards of personal integrity.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing group of companies.
  • Be part of a company that values curiosity, responsibility, inclusiveness, and bravery.
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