Franco Ices Ltd
Production Lead
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Production Lead
Production Lead
Location: Kempston, Bedford
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Lead to join our food manufacturing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated production professional who enjoys leading from the factory floor.
As Production Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of production operations, ensuring output targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Setting up and preparing production machinery, equipment, and materials
- Leading daily production operations and coordinating production activities
- Ensuring production lines, equipment, and staff are fully prepared for each shift
- Driving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimising downtime
- Providing hands-on support and troubleshooting operational issues
- Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with food safety standards
- Supervising, training, and developing production team members
- Promoting a positive, high-performance culture on the factory floor
- Maintaining excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance
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What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food or beverage manufacturing leadership role
- Strong hands-on leadership style, with the ability to lead from the front
- Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment
- Good understanding of food safety, quality systems, and production processes
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and people management abilities
- Experience working within BRCGS environments would be an advantage
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Notes on eligibility: This post is open to UK applicants only.
Pay: £35,000.00–£40,000.00 per year
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