Production Manager

Production Manager

£45,000 – £50,000

Hertfordshire

This business is transforming the way better-for-you products are made. Their unique process, innovative product format, and commitment to sustainability mean operations have to run at a standard far higher than “good enough”.

That’s where you come in.

As Operations Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the production environment: leading teams, driving efficiency, strengthening standards, and ensuring that high-quality products reach customers consistently and safely.

This is a role for someone who thrives in pace, loves solving problems on the move, and takes pride in building high-performing teams.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You’ll be the engine room of the site, making sure performance, quality, safety, and culture all move in the right direction:

Lead the operation

• Manage day-to-day factory performance across shifts
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams
• Set clear expectations and build a culture that values quality and ownership

Deliver results that matter

• Maintain output targets, drive efficiency, and reduce downtime
• Improve processes and spot opportunities to raise standards
• Ensure every product meets strict quality, hygiene, and food safety standards

Champion safety & compliance

• Embed safe systems of work and maintain audit readiness
• Ensure the site operates to industry standards at all times

Be hands-on when it counts

• Step in to support, guide, and unblock issues in real time
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with teams to keep the operation moving

How You’ll Know You’re Winning

• Production lines run reliably, safely, and efficiently
• Teams are engaged, capable, and take pride in what they deliver
• Quality and food safety standards are non-negotiable and consistently met
• Targets are hit without shortcuts
• Waste is reduced, performance is improved, and processes keep getting sharper
• When something needs doing, people come to you

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or another fast-paced production environment
• Strong people leadership.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance requirements
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to make confident decisions in the moment
• Clear, calm communication and the ability to align people quickly

Bonus Points For

• Experience working in a BRC or SALSA accredited site
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
• Background in snacking, bakery, bars, or similar product categories
• A mindset that challenges the norm and brings new ideas to life

If you want a role where you can make a real impact on people, performance, and a product that’s shaking up the market, this is it.