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Head of Production

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Farnham, Surrey

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Job Description:

Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company that truly values its people and their well-being? Do you have experience as a Head of Production?

My client is known for taking excellent care of their staff and it shows in the quality of the products they develop.

My rapidly expanding client based in Farnham are looking for a hands-on Head of Production to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. This role oversees the full production process, including fermentation and/or food production through to packaging/bottling.

Ideal for candidates with leadership experience in food manufacturing, brewing, or fermentation.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and manage daily production operations

  * Plan and schedule production to meet output and quality targets

  * Drive efficiency across labour, equipment, and materials

  * Lead, develop, and motivate production teams

  * Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and GMP standards

  * Troubleshoot issues and lead problem-solving on the shop floor

  * Monitor KPIs (output, waste, downtime, cost) and drive improvements

  * Work cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, and engineering

Requirements

  * Proven production leadership experience in food, brewing/fermentation or manufacturing environments.

  * Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards

  * Hands-on leadership style in fast-paced manufacturing

  * Strong problem-solving and team management skills

  * Must drive due to location

Benefits

  * Private health insurance

  * Performance-based bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)

  * Income protection

  * Enhanced family leave policies

  * On-site gym

  * Health & wellbeing allowance (up to £60/month)

  * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  * Free product

Working Pattern/Salary/ Location

  * Full-time, Monday–Friday 9am to 5.30pm. On-site (minimum 4 days per week)

  * Occasional flexibility required such as occasional weekend and out of hours work may be required

  * Upto £80kpa depending on experience

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you—please apply now to find out more

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