Production Manager (Food Industry)

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in West Sussex, to join as our Production Manager. A family run business producing high quality meat products for our customers, who range from Contract Caterers, Business and Industry, Schools, Colleges, Care Homes and Restaurants.

Main responsibilities:

• You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output
• Managing a team of 10 staff per shift. Various shifts across the week and 24 hours per day operation.
• Planning and organization production schedules
• Determining quality control standards
• Overseeing the production processes
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Determining quality control standards
• Overseeing the production processes
• Ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart as a leader
• Liaising with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• Estimating costs and preparing budgets
• Organising workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
  Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
• Ensure output meets quality standards & health and safety precautions
• Ensuring the team is engaged, organised and motivated
• Ensure the night shift get the orders prepared and ready for the drivers for prompt delivery the following morning

Requirements & Skills:

• Previous experience as a leader & motivator in a management role
• Knowledge and understanding of the meat / butchery industry
• Understanding of fresh food / chilled environments
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Good understanding of UK Food legislation
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office or other software
• Excellent communication skills & good leadership abilities
• Ability to motivate a team
• Attention to detail as well as strong decision making abilities