Production Manager Recruitment
Production Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Production Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Production Managers are the backbone of food manufacturing operations, balancing efficiency, quality, and food safety across shift patterns and seasonal peaks. Our production manager recruitment service finds leaders with lean manufacturing expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining rigorous food safety standards.
Production Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Production Managers are the backbone of food manufacturing operations, balancing efficiency, quality, and food safety across shift patterns and seasonal peaks. Our production manager recruitment service finds leaders with lean manufacturing expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining rigorous food safety standards.
Typical Production Manager Requirements:
5-10 years production management in food manufacturing
Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience
HACCP Level 3 or 4 certification
Team leadership of 50-200+ operators
Shift management experience (including nights)
Strong understanding of OEE, waste reduction, efficiency
Experience with capital projects/line commissioning
Budget management and P&L awareness
Specialist Production Roles:
Bakery Production Manager
Dairy Processing Manager
Meat Factory Manager
Ready Meals Production Manager
Confectionery Production Manager
Night Shift Production Manager
Multi-site Production Manager
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £58,000 - £70,000
Midlands: £52,000 - £65,000
North: £50,000 - £63,000
Scotland/Wales: £48,000 - £60,000
Why Our Production Manager Recruitment Works:
Food manufacturing production environments are unique - combining high-speed automation, manual processes, food safety requirements, and shift management complexities. Our Production Manager candidates understand OEE optimization, waste reduction strategies, and how to balance efficiency with quality. They've managed Christmas peaks, Easter runs, and summer shutdowns. The Williams365 guarantee gives you confidence that your Production Manager can deliver results through a full seasonal cycle, including your busiest production periods.
Typical Benefits:
Company vehicle
Quarterly/annual bonus 10-20%
Pension contribution 5-8%
25-28 days holiday
Death in service (4x salary)
Key Competencies We Assess:
Leadership and people management
Lean manufacturing implementation
Food safety culture development
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Stakeholder management
Change management
Budget and cost control
Continuous improvement mindset
Typical Production Manager Requirements:
5-10 years production management in food manufacturing
Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience
HACCP Level 3 or 4 certification
Team leadership of 50-200+ operators
Shift management experience (including nights)
Strong understanding of OEE, waste reduction, efficiency
Experience with capital projects/line commissioning
Budget management and P&L awareness
Typical Benefits:
Company vehicle
Quarterly/annual bonus 10-20%
Pension contribution 5-8%
25-28 days holiday
Death in service (4x salary)
Why Our Production Manager Recruitment Works:
Food manufacturing production environments are unique - combining high-speed automation, manual processes, food safety requirements, and shift management complexities. Our Production Manager candidates understand OEE optimization, waste reduction strategies, and how to balance efficiency with quality. They've managed Christmas peaks, Easter runs, and summer shutdowns. The Williams365 guarantee gives you confidence that your Production Manager can deliver results through a full seasonal cycle, including your busiest production periods.
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £58,000 - £70,000
Midlands: £52,000 - £65,000
North: £50,000 - £63,000
Scotland/Wales: £48,000 - £60,000
Specialist Production Roles:
Bakery Production Manager
Dairy Processing Manager
Meat Factory Manager
Ready Meals Production Manager
Confectionery Production Manager
Night Shift Production Manager
Multi-site Production Manager
Key Competencies We Assess:
Leadership and people management
Lean manufacturing implementation
Food safety culture development
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Stakeholder management
Change management
Budget and cost control
Continuous improvement mindset
Typical Production Manager Requirements:
5-10 years production management in food manufacturing
Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience
HACCP Level 3 or 4 certification
Team leadership of 50-200+ operators
Shift management experience (including nights)
Strong understanding of OEE, waste reduction, efficiency
Experience with capital projects/line commissioning
Budget management and P&L awareness
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £58,000 - £70,000
Midlands: £52,000 - £65,000
North: £50,000 - £63,000
Scotland/Wales: £48,000 - £60,000
Typical Benefits:
Company vehicle
Quarterly/annual bonus 10-20%
Pension contribution 5-8%
25-28 days holiday
Death in service (4x salary)
Specialist Production Roles:
Bakery Production Manager
Dairy Processing Manager
Meat Factory Manager
Ready Meals Production Manager
Confectionery Production Manager
Night Shift Production Manager
Multi-site Production Manager
Why Our Production Manager Recruitment Works:
Food manufacturing production environments are unique - combining high-speed automation, manual processes, food safety requirements, and shift management complexities. Our Production Manager candidates understand OEE optimization, waste reduction strategies, and how to balance efficiency with quality. They've managed Christmas peaks, Easter runs, and summer shutdowns. The Williams365 guarantee gives you confidence that your Production Manager can deliver results through a full seasonal cycle, including your busiest production periods.
Key Competencies We Assess:
Leadership and people management
Lean manufacturing implementation
Food safety culture development
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Stakeholder management
Change management
Budget and cost control
Continuous improvement mindset
Your Full-Cycle Talent Partner
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
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Ready to Stop Settling?
If you’re tired of "CV trash" and ready for a strategic hiring partner who cares as much about your results as you do, let’s talk.