Full job descriptionProduction Manager - Food Manufacturing - LATE SHIFT
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Shift: Monday to Friday - 15.00pm to 00.00am / 40 hours per week
About the Company:
Our client is a leading food manufacturer and distributor based in the West Midlands / Black Country area, supplying major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip organisations.
The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and has ambitious plans for continued expansion. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can make a genuine impact and build a long-term career within the food manufacturing sector.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of production operations across the shift, driving high standards of Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Waste and Performance.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the production team, ensuring operational KPIs are achieved while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
*Take full ownership and accountability for the production area throughout the shift.
*Drive Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Waste Reduction and Performance objectives.
*Monitor oil and production levels from end to end to ensure business requirements are achieved.
*Plan workflow and labour requirements in line with demand and agreed budgets.
*Monitor and review employee performance, identifying training and development requirements.
*Motivate and engage the team to drive efficiency and operational performance.
*Ensure production KPIs and targets are consistently achieved.
*Lead and support operational change within the department.
*Communicate regularly with the Production Manager regarding performance, issues and escalations.
*Monitor downtime and communicate potential operational and business impacts.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
*Act as Deputy for the Production Manager when required.
*Work closely with Warehouse and Transport teams to support effective end-to-end operations.
About You:
*Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
*Production management or significant production supervisory experience.
*Exposure to Warehouse and Transport operations.
*Experience managing employee performance, return-to-work processes and disciplinary procedures.
*Good knowledge of BRC standards and food safety compliance/audit requirements.
*Strong understanding of production, scheduling and supply chain principles.
*A results-driven approach with a focus on achieving operational targets.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Strong influencing and people management skills.
*The ability to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
*A highly motivated, analytical and commercially aware approach.
*The ability to adapt to change and contribute to a continuous improvement culture.
*Experience with production scheduling software.
*Proficiency with Excel, SAP, Access and other digital systems would be advantageous.