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Production Manager

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Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Production Manager – Food Manufacturing
Birmingham

Our client is a well-established and award-winning food manufacturer, renowned for producing authentic, high-quality food products distributed nationwide through major UK supermarkets. With a proud heritage and a growing product range spanning frozen, ready-to-eat, plant-based and halal-certified lines, they are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their Birmingham site.

What's on Offer

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£45,000 - £50,000 DOE

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Contract: Full-time, permanent

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24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

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Pension scheme contributions

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Staff discounts on the company's food range

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Staff Tester Card – exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets, and retailers including TK Maxx and McDonald's

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Free on-site parking and EV charging

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Learning, development, and career progression opportunities

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A supportive, inclusive culture within a passionate, innovative team

About the Role

As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll lead a busy production floor, manage a team of operatives and supervisors, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee daily production operations, ensuring output meets volume, quality, and cost targets

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Lead, motivate and develop the production team, including supervisors and shift staff

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Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (BRC/HACCP)

*

Monitor and improve production efficiency, minimising waste and downtime

*

Manage production schedules in line with customer demand and stock requirements

*

Work closely with technical, NPD, and quality teams to support product launches and specification changes

*

Drive a culture of continuous improvement (lean manufacturing principles)

*

Manage staffing levels, rotas, and performance across shifts

*

Report on KPIs and production performance to senior management

What We're Looking For

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Proven experience as a Production Manager within food manufacturing (FMCG/chilled/frozen food background preferred)

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Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and BRC accreditation

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Excellent people management and leadership skills

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Experience driving efficiency and continuous improvement on a production line

*

Strong communication skills and a hands-on, proactive approach

*

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Reference: 225315108

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CV-Library

Production Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library

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Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Production Manager – Food Manufacturing
Birmingham

Our client is a well-established and award-winning food manufacturer, renowned for producing authentic, high-quality food products distributed nationwide through major UK supermarkets. With a proud heritage and a growing product range spanning frozen, ready-to-eat, plant-based and halal-certified lines, they are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their Birmingham site.

What's on Offer

*

£45,000 - £50,000 DOE

*

Contract: Full-time, permanent

*

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

*

Pension scheme contributions

*

Staff discounts on the company's food range

*

Staff Tester Card – exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets, and retailers including TK Maxx and McDonald's

*

Free on-site parking and EV charging

*

Learning, development, and career progression opportunities

*

A supportive, inclusive culture within a passionate, innovative team

About the Role

As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll lead a busy production floor, manage a team of operatives and supervisors, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

*

Oversee daily production operations, ensuring output meets volume, quality, and cost targets

*

Lead, motivate and develop the production team, including supervisors and shift staff

*

Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (BRC/HACCP)

*

Monitor and improve production efficiency, minimising waste and downtime

*

Manage production schedules in line with customer demand and stock requirements

*

Work closely with technical, NPD, and quality teams to support product launches and specification changes

*

Drive a culture of continuous improvement (lean manufacturing principles)

*

Manage staffing levels, rotas, and performance across shifts

*

Report on KPIs and production performance to senior management

What We're Looking For

*

Proven experience as a Production Manager within food manufacturing (FMCG/chilled/frozen food background preferred)

*

Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and BRC accreditation

*

Excellent people management and leadership skills

*

Experience driving efficiency and continuous improvement on a production line

*

Strong communication skills and a hands-on, proactive approach

*

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Reference: 225315108

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