Production Manager Lancashire Up to c. £48k per annum Benefits · 31 days holiday inc bank holidays · Pension · Free parking Exciting opportunity to join an expanding Food Manufacturer in Lancashire as Production Manager. With strong leadership skills, you will be capable of inspiring and engaging your team, taking a hands-on approach to managing daily operations, ensuring product quality and maintaining compliance with industry standards Reporting to the Managing Director, responsibilities for the role will include: · Overseeing all aspects of factory operations, ensuring efficient production processes and adherence to safety standards. · Managing staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to foster a productive work environment. · Implementing and monitoring food safety protocols in accordance with HACCP guidelines to ensure the highest quality of products. · Planning, organising and measuring labour and material requirements. · Leading and driving standards of quality, food safety, hygiene and housekeeping within your area through Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.) Essential / Desirable skills include: · Experience managing food production (ideally within chilled / frozen) · Demonstrable leadership skills whilst ensuring high visibility to employees on the factory floor. · Proficiency in HACCP and BRC principles is essential · Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and their implementation. · A solid understanding of retailer expectations and how to meet them. · Highly motivated, results-oriented and solution-driven. · Knowledge of relevant food safety legislation (ideally Food Safety Level 3). · IT literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) The Company: · Expanding company with Grade A rated BRC · Dedicated and committed management, focussed on growing the business and developing the team The working hours for the role are Monday to Friday, 7.30am-4.30pm (4pm finish on Friday). The salary is up to c. £48k per annum plus benefits package. If you are interested, please respond AS SOON AS POSSIBLE quoting reference number 2852823 with an updated CV, an indication of your current salary and your availability. Reference Number : 2852823