First Line Manager (Food)

Production Manager (Food) Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Salary: Up to £50K dependent on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent As 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 Compliance Ensure compliance with: HACCP GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) FDA / local food regulations ISO / 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 ..... full job details .....