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Production Department Manager

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 34,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Department Manager to join a team at Chichester Food Park. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, you will lead a team of Manufacturing and Production Operatives, ensuring your department operates efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your leadership will directly influence performance, product quality, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver high-quality products on time and to specification

  * Foster a positive, high-performance culture through strong, inspirational leadership

  * Manage operational challenges including seasonal fluctuations and raw material variability

  * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage innovation within your team

  * Deliver against KPIs while maintaining GMP standards, food safety compliance, and health & safety regulations

  * Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, Logistics, Health & Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations

  * Identify and report any signs of modern slavery in line with company policy

Skills & Experience

  * Proven experience managing teams within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar factory environment

  * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage a complex workload

  * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  * Effective decision-maker with strong prioritisation skills

  * Resilient and adaptable, able to lead confidently through change and operational pressure

Benefits

  * £34,000–£37,000 salary (depending on experience)

  * Annual performance bonus

  * Employer pension contributions up to 5%

  * Health cash plan

  * Flexible benefits package including:

  * Corporate gym discounts

  * Retail and shopping discounts

  * Enhanced maternity & paternity policies- And more

  * Access to online GP services

  * Life assurance

Our Client operates a rotational shift pattern covering 7am to 7pm both days and nights. You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period. Typically, you would be working as follows:

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  * Canteen

  * Company pension

  * Employee discount

  * On-site parking

  * Store discount

  * Transport links

Work Location: In person

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