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Production Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A well-established food manufacturer is looking for a strong Production Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations, lead a high-performing team and uphold exceptional standards across safety, quality and output. This is a site that values pace, ownership and people development- not just maintaining the status quo.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be the go-to leader for production across your area, driving consistency, discipline and performance.
Your role will include:
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Setting the standard for Health & Safety, ensuring safe practices are followed and documentation is always current.
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Keeping production areas at audit-ready hygiene and quality levels, aligned with BRC standards.
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Monitoring and improving line performance, downtime, throughput and waste.
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Leading and developing a team through coaching, training, reviews and positive accountability.
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Managing staffing plans, holiday cover and daily resource allocation to ensure smooth operations.
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Tackling issues when performance drops and implementing corrective actions quickly.
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Working cross-functionally with technical, engineering and planning to keep the factory running efficiently.
What You’ll Need
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Proven leadership experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment.
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Strong understanding of H&S, hygiene, audits and factory compliance.
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Confidence managing people, building teams and setting clear expectations.
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A track record of improving OEE, labour efficiency, waste or throughput.
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A practical, hands-on mindset- someone comfortable being present on the factory floor.
Why Apply?
You’ll be joining a stable, growing operation where you can make a visible difference. The site has investment, the leadership team is supportive, and there’s room for someone who wants to step in, take control and raise the barBefore You Apply
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