The CompanyOur client is a long-established and highly respected food manufacturing business with over 30 years of proven success. The company continues to grow from strength to strength, supported by significant investment, a strong operational culture and increasing demand across mainland Europe.Ongoing Cap-Ex programmes and investment in people, processes and infrastructure are reinforcing the organisation's commitment to scale, quality and long-term sustainability.The RoleReporting into senior operations leadership, the Production Manager will have full responsibility for managing and optimising production operations within a high-volume, quality-driven food manufacturing environment.This is a senior, hands-on role, requiring strong floor presence, disciplined execution and a deep understanding of food production, hygiene, safety and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day production operations to ensure output, efficiency, quality and food safety standards are consistently achievedPlan and manage production schedules in line with demand, labour availability and capacityDrive continuous improvement across processes, yields, waste reduction and line efficiencyLead, coach and develop production teams, supervisors and team leads, fostering a strong performance cultureEnsure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety and quality standards at all timesWork closely with Technical, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless operationsSupport audits, inspections and customer visits from a production perspectiveContribute to Cap-Ex, process optimisation and new product or line development projectsThe PersonProven experience as a Production Manager (or equivalent) within food manufacturing or food productionStrong understanding of food safety systems, hygiene standards and regulated manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated ability to lead established production teams in a high-throughput settingHands-on, visible leader with strong decision-making capabilityCommercially and operationally astute, with a focus on continuous improvementCalm, structured and resilient under pressureThe OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, well-run food manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its future.The role offers stability, scale and influence within an organisation that values strong operational leadership and continuous improvement, while supporting ambitious European growth plans.