Powder Blending Production Manager

Powder Blending Production Manager

Salary: -37,500 - -40,000 (after probation)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Location: Widnes, UK
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Lead. Deliver. Make an Impact.

We''re seeking an experienced Powder Blending Production Manager to take ownership of a busy production department within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll drive operational performance, manage and develop your team, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Powder Blending department
• Plan production schedules to meet customer demand
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams
• Ensure orders are delivered on time, in full, and to specification
• Maintain stock accuracy, traceability, and batch records
• Ensure compliance with allergen controls, CCPs, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage staffing, training, performance, and attendance
• Work closely with Warehouse, Technical, Engineering, and Office teams
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions

About You

• Minimum 3 years'' Powder Blending experience (essential)
• Proven experience managing teams within food manufacturing
• Strong production planning and raw material management skills
• Knowledge of allergens, CCPs, and food safety requirements
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office
• A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Results-driven, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What''s on Offer?

• Competitive salary up to -40,000
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Staff canteen
• Health & wellbeing package including 24/7 GP access, dental allowance, physiotherapy, EAP, wellbeing treatments, and shopping/gym discounts
• Company events and team lunches
• Company fleeces provided

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you''re a skilled Powder Blending professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead from the front, and make a real difference, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today.

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