First Line Manager (Food)

Production Manager (Food)Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South YorkshireSalary: Up to £50K dependent on experienceVacancy Type: PermanentAs the First Line Manager in food manufacturing you will oversee the daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.Production Operations Supervise daily production activities on the floor.Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.Reduce downtime and improve productivity. Food Safety and Quality ComplianceEnsure compliance with: HACCPGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)FDA / local food regulationsISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams Team Management Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations. Conduct shift briefings.Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues. Inventory and Materials Control Coordinate raw material availability.Minimise waste and product loss.Monitor packaging material usage.Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs. Equipment and Maintenance Ensure machinery is operating properly.Coordinate preventive maintenance.Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers. Reporting and ..... full job details .....