Production Manager - Food Manufacturing - LATE SHIFT

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Sector: Food Manufacturing

Shift: Monday to Friday - 15.00pm to 00.00am / 40 hours per week

About the Company:

Our client is a leading food manufacturer and distributor based in the West Midlands / Black Country area, supplying major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip organisations.

The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and has ambitious plans for continued expansion. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can make a genuine impact and build a long-term career within the food manufacturing sector.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of production operations across the shift, driving high standards of Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Waste and Performance.

You will be responsible for leading and developing the production team, ensuring operational KPIs are achieved while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership and accountability for the production area throughout the shift.
• Drive Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Waste Reduction and Performance objectives.
• Monitor oil and production levels from end to end to ensure business requirements are achieved.
• Plan workflow and labour requirements in line with demand and agreed budgets.
• Monitor and review employee performance, identifying training and development requirements.
• Motivate and engage the team to drive efficiency and operational performance.
• Ensure production KPIs and targets are consistently achieved.
• Lead and support operational change within the department.
• Communicate regularly with the Production Manager regarding performance, issues and escalations.
• Monitor downtime and communicate potential operational and business impacts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
• Act as Deputy for the Production Manager when required.
• Work closely with Warehouse and Transport teams to support effective end-to-end operations.

About You:

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Production management or significant production supervisory experience.
• Exposure to Warehouse and Transport operations.
• Experience managing employee performance, return-to-work processes and disciplinary procedures.
• Good knowledge of BRC standards and food safety compliance/audit requirements.
• Strong understanding of production, scheduling and supply chain principles.
• A results-driven approach with a focus on achieving operational targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong influencing and people management skills.
• The ability to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
• A highly motivated, analytical and commercially aware approach.
• The ability to adapt to change and contribute to a continuous improvement culture.
• Experience with production scheduling software.
• Proficiency with Excel, SAP, Access and other digital systems would be advantageous.