Production Manager

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing
Birmingham

Our client is a well-established and award-winning food manufacturer, renowned for producing authentic, high-quality food products distributed nationwide through major UK supermarkets. With a proud heritage and a growing product range spanning frozen, ready-to-eat, plant-based and halal-certified lines, they are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their Birmingham site.

What's on Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 DOE

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

• Pension scheme contributions

• Staff discounts on the company's food range

• Staff Tester Card – exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets, and retailers including TK Maxx and McDonald's

• Free on-site parking and EV charging

• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities

• A supportive, inclusive culture within a passionate, innovative team

About the Role

As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll lead a busy production floor, manage a team of operatives and supervisors, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring output meets volume, quality, and cost targets

• Lead, motivate and develop the production team, including supervisors and shift staff

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (BRC/HACCP)

• Monitor and improve production efficiency, minimising waste and downtime

• Manage production schedules in line with customer demand and stock requirements

• Work closely with technical, NPD, and quality teams to support product launches and specification changes

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement (lean manufacturing principles)

• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and performance across shifts

• Report on KPIs and production performance to senior management

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Production Manager within food manufacturing (FMCG/chilled/frozen food background preferred)

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and BRC accreditation

• Excellent people management and leadership skills

• Experience driving efficiency and continuous improvement on a production line

• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, proactive approach

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment