Production Leader

Job Description:

Production Lead

Location: Kempston, Bedford

Day Shift

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Leader to join food manufacturing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated production professional who enjoys leading from the factory floor.

As Production Lead, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of production operations, ensuring output targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up and preparation of production machinery, equipment and material
• Leading daily production operations and coordinating production activities.
• Ensuring production lines, equipment, and staff are fully prepared for each shift.
• Driving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimising downtime.
• Providing hands-on support and troubleshooting operational issues.
• Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Supervising, training, and developing production team members.
• Promoting a positive, high-performance culture on the factory floor.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a food or beverage manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality systems, and production processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Experience working within BRCGS environments would be an advantage