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Production Manager - FTC
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Pontefract
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Production Manager – 12 Month FTC
Kirkby, Near Pontefract, West Yorkshire (WF9 3NR)
£40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:30 (40 hours per week)
About the Role
We’re recruiting a Production Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business that supplies leading brands such as Hello Fresh and Gousto.
This site is not an abattoir – it focuses on slicing, dicing, and packaging beef and lamb products to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
You will be responsible for leading production teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance across safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to deliver performance targets.
Manage daily operations, ensuring equipment, facilities, and assets are maintained.
Uphold site food safety culture to protect product safety, quality, and legality.
Oversee compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate preventive maintenance (PPM) and manage service contracts.
Deliver accurate reporting, KPIs, and compliance audit outcomes.
Control raw material stock usage in line with allocations.
Drive capital and improvement projects in line with business needs.
Identify training needs to build skills and succession within the team.
About You
We are looking for a strong leader with:
✔ Proven management experience in a food production environment.
✔ Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and food safety standards.
✔ Experience managing teams, processes, and performance KPIs.
✔ A continuous improvement mindset with excellent organisational skills.
✔ Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
22 days holiday allowance
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Employee and store discounts
Company events
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Production Manager looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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