Production Manager
Ref: AS4592610
Peterborough, England
£42,500
- Permanent
- Food Manufacturing
- Lean Process Improvement
- Quality And Safety Compliance
About the candidate
This candidate is an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and fresh produce environments. They bring hands-on leadership experience across production supervision, quality assurance and high-volume food processing, with a clear focus on keeping teams engaged, output consistent and standards high.
They have worked across mid-sized and regional food production settings, supporting daily operations, improving workflow and helping teams deliver against safety, quality and productivity targets. With practical LEAN knowledge and a collaborative approach, they are well suited to a permanent role where they can make a positive impact on performance and team capability.
What makes them great?
- Delivers measurable efficiency gains: Helped improve production efficiency by around 15% through systematic quality checks and staff training programmes.
- Improves safety performance: Developed and enforced safety protocols that contributed to an approximate 30% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Hands-on team developer: Known for a practical, supportive leadership style that helps improve team performance, collaboration and day-to-day production standards.
Areas of expertise
- Food Production Leadership: Experienced in managing busy production teams within fresh produce and food manufacturing environments, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistent output.
- Process Improvement: Confident using LEAN methods, training initiatives and structured quality checks to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance: Strong background in quality control, audits, traceability and safety protocols across food processing operations.