Production Manager

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:

• Leading, motivating, and developing a production team in a fast-moving food-to-go environment

• Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer standards

• Managing production schedules, stock levels, and minimising waste

• Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance

• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations

• Working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals

• Supporting training and staff development across production teams

What You ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a food production management role ideally within food-to-go, bakery, or chilled foods

• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (Level 4 desirable)

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Clear, confident communication and a hands-on management style

• A passion for food quality and operational excellence