Hydrogen Group
Production Manager
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a fast-growing, innovative food manufacturing business that's scaling rapidly and bringing a unique, sustainability-led product to market.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building efficient processes, developing teams and driving operational performance.
The Role
As Production Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day factory operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a key role in scaling manufacturing capability, improving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business.
Working closely with supply chain, engineering and senior leadership, you'll be responsible for creating a high-performing production environment while driving continuous improvement across the factory.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily production operations
- Deliver production plans while balancing labour, materials and capacity
- Own and drive production KPIs, efficiency and cost performance
- Develop, coach and lead shift-based production teams
- Improve manufacturing processes, line performance and waste reduction
- Support the introduction of new equipment and production capabilities
- Resolve operational issues quickly to minimise downtime
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and health & safety standards (HACCP, BRC/IFS)
About You
- At least 5 years' production management experience within food manufacturing or FMCG
- Proven experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong people leadership skills with experience managing shift-based operations
- Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS/IFS and food manufacturing compliance
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools
- A proactive, hands-on manager who enjoys solving problems and driving continuous improvement
- Comfortable working within a growing business where you'll have genuine influence on how operations develop
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Share options
- The opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth food manufacturing business where you'll play a key role in scaling operations and shaping future success.
Please note: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
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