First Line Manager (Food)

Production Manager (Food)

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £50K dependent on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent

As the First Line Manager in food manufacturing you will oversee the daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

Supervise daily production activities on the floor.

Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.

Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.

Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

HACCP

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

FDA / local food regulations

ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)

Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)

Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.

Conduct shift briefings.

Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.

Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

Coordinate raw material availability.

Minimise waste and product loss.

Monitor packaging material usage.

Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

Equipment & Maintenance

Ensure machinery is operating properly.

Coordinate preventive maintenance.

Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.

Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain production reports.

Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).

Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.

Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Leadership & people management.

Problem-solving under pressure.

Understanding of production & dispatch planning.

Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Good communication skills.

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.

Shifts are the following:

Monday to Friday

Occasional weekend work during peak seasons

Shifts:

40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid

Rotating:

08.30 - 17.30 Week 1

11.00 - 20.00 Week 2

15.00 - Finish (1am usually)    Week 3

When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of £100 will be provided per week.

CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply