Dunbia Group
B07-Cardington-Production Manager

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Production Manager
Location: Cardington
Hours: 40 hours, full time
Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a skilled Production Manager to join our team at Dunbia, a leading food manufacturing company specialising in meat processing. As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in our operations.
Opportunity
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team
- Focus on fostering a positive workplace culture
- Engage in strategic resource planning to meet business objectives
As a Production Manager, you will
- Oversee production processes including lairage, abattoir, quartering, de-boning, trimming, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of meat products.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and safety standards.
- Develop and implement strategic resource plans to optimise efficiency and meet customer expectations.
- Lead and motivate a team to achieve optimal yield, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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The Candidate
To be considered for the Production Manager role, you should have
- Proven experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, preferably in meat processing.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.
- Understanding of food safety, quality standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Leadership and people management skills to inspire and motivate teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.


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The Package
As a Production Manager at Dunbia, you will enjoy a comprehensive package that includes a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. We are committed to fostering a culture of equality and respect, providing all employees with the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Dunbia UK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.
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