Production Manager Location: Pontypool Position: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Circa £60,000 Our Client: Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be working with another key player in the food manufacturing industry, committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products to high-profile, well-known customers. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their dynamic team and play a key role in driving performance on the factory floor. The Production Manager will play a key role in shaping and strengthening operations. You will be responsible for leading and managing day-to-day production operations, ensuring that output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved. You ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, support continuous improvement, and deliver efficient and cost-effective production processes. Responsibilities: Lead and motivate the production team to meet daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs. Ensure products are to the highest quality standards in line with food safety and compliance requirements (e.g., BRC, HACCP). Collaborate with planning, engineering, technical, and quality teams to ensure seamless operations. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Monitor production efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control measures. Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, and training requirements to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce. ..... full job details .....