Production Manager

Production Manager - Permanent Position - 45k+ (Based in Braintree, Essex)

A well-established and rapidly growing company in Braintree is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Manager to join their team. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary of 45k+ per annum , depending on experience.

Shift Details:

• Monday to Thursday: 16:00 - 23:30
• Friday: 14:00 - 22:00

About the Company: With over 100 years of industry expertise, this company has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality ingredients from their state-of-the-art facility. With a team of over 50 dedicated professionals, they pride themselves on innovation and excellence in production.

Role Overview: As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for supervising a small production team while ensuring compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, and quality standards. You will play a key role in maintaining the efficient and smooth running of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all late shift production activities, ensuring products are manufactured to established safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Oversee the preparation, mixing, blending, and packaging of food products, maintaining high standards of good manufacturing practice.
• Supervise and execute cleaning schedules across production, packaging, and warehouse areas to ensure strict hygiene compliance.
• Carry out product inspection, metal detection, and sample testing, ensuring compliance with CCP requirements.
• Palletise, wrap, and label finished goods accurately.
• Manage production materials and finished products, including forklift operation and driving company vehicles between sites.
• Perform basic maintenance and calibration of machinery and equipment.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and support late shift staff to achieve performance targets.
• Manage health and safety protocols and ensure site security, including locking up and setting alarms.
• Ensure all food safety, quality, authenticity, and legal standards are met at all times.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate with the General Manager and Food Safety Manager regarding site hygiene, audits, and accreditation's.
• Perform other duties as required to support the company's commitment to FSSC 22000 and BRCGS standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Counterbalance Forklift Licence and full UK driving licence required and own transport
• Previous experience in a manufacturing and production management role, ideally within the food manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 25kg
• Strong understanding of food hygiene standards
• Experience in conducting audits and adhering to compliance standards

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Automatic enrolment into the company pension scheme after 3 months (with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions)
• Opportunities for career development and training

Interested in this opportunity? Apply online today or for more information, contact Ross at Prime Appointments via our website