Production Manager

Company: Thrive Group
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Job Description:

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Somerset who is actively looking to recruit a Production Shift Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of production, ensuring the operation delivers safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality, food safety and hygiene.

  • Leading and developing the production team.
  • Planning and managing production to meet targets and budgets.
  • Monitoring production performance, yields, waste and efficiency.
  • Maintaining high standards of food safety, HACCP, GMP and hygiene.
  • Managing production processes from milk intake through to packing.
  • Driving continuous improvement and reducing waste and downtime.
  • Working closely with Technical, Engineering and other departments.
  • Managing performance, training and development within the production team.
  • Ensuring compliance with company procedures and audit requirements.

What you will need to succeed: You will ideally have:

  • Proven experience in a Production Management or senior production role within food/dairy manufacturing.
  • Experience leading and developing production teams.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What you will receive in return:

  • Competitive + 10% performance based annual bonus.
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension 6%
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. PRMSTH

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Posted: October 24th, 2026