Production Manager

Production Manager - Noon shiftNewcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireUp to £40,000 DOESunday - Thursday, 1:30pm - 10:00amAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across night shift operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with the highest quality and food safety standards.You will oversee both low-risk and high-risk manufacturing areas, playing a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.Key Responsibilities; Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveryDrive production performance through effective management of OEE, labour utilisation, and efficiencyChampion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the siteMonitor yields and control costs by reducing waste across materials, packaging and labourEnsure full compliance with food safety, quality and hygiene standardsMaintain strict segregation between high-risk and low-risk areas to protect product integrityKeep the site audit-ready for customer, regulatory, and third-party inspectionsLead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and Line LeadersSupport workforce planning, training, succession, and performance managementCollaborate with Technical, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, HR and HandS teams to deliver ..... full job details .....