Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

Job Title: Production ManagerLocation: Single site operation - Preston, Lancashire, UK (relocation assistance available)Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 pa dependent on experience, specifically in relation to candidates with experience in the meat / poultry processing sector.Job type: Full time, Permanent, Monday to FridayGafoor is a fast-growing, family-owned food manufacturing business supplying major UK grocery, retail and wholesale customers from our modern, BRC-accredited facility in Preston. With 500 employees and a 24/5 operation spanning live intake through to finished product distribution, we are at a pivotal stage in our growth.We are looking for an experienced Production Manager with a background in FMCG or food manufacturing, ideally poultry or meat processing.About the Role:Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee a team of machine minders and line leaders, ensuring the smooth running of production during your shift (earlies 5 till 14 or lates 13 till 22) and the achievement of schedules to meet customer orders on time and to specification.As a people manager, you will lead, develop, train, and engage your team, ensuring high levels of performance, safety, and staff retention. You will capture and analyse data to measure performance against KPIs and OEE targets.What You''ll Be Responsible For:Leading a multi-cultural team to achieve production plans.Taking a hands-on approach, leading by example.Gathering, analysing, and presenting KPI and performance data. ..... full job details .....