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Production Manager

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Production Manager - Fresh Food Manufacturing

Location: Basildon

Shift pattern: 10:30am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

A growing fresh food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead operations in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering nutritious, high-quality food for children.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with a continuous improvement mindset who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.

The Role:

Lead and manage daily production operations
Ensure food safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained
Drive operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage and develop production teams and shift leaders
Align production capacity with customer demand and ingredient supply
Promote a strong health & safety culture
About you:

5+ years' management experience in FMCG food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems, and BRC standards
Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance
Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
Experience with Excel and ERP/planning systems
HACCP / Food Safety certification
What's on Offer

Competitive salary with career progression
33 days annual leave
Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks
Ongoing training and development
Discounted nursery places
Wellbeing benefits, gym discounts, and cycle-to-work scheme
Free life coaching and on-site parking
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions 

If you would like to apply for the role of Production Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Hawk 3 Talent Solutions today.

Closing date is 06.05.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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