Production Manager

Posting date:	24 November 2025
Salary:	£36,000 to £42,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 December 2025
Location:	NG24 3RH
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ambitions Personnel
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	LCPMx2-155001

Summary

Production Manager (Food/Fresh Produce)
Salary: £37,000–£42,000
Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days only)
Location: Bilsthorpe – Newark, Nottinghamshire
(Commutable from Newark, Bilsthorpe, Coddington, Winthorpe, Farndon, Kelham)

Are you an experienced Production Manager in the food industry, or a Production Supervisor ready to step up into a management role? Do you want to join an industry-leading, family-run company that values sustainability, innovation, and a positive working culture?

We are recruiting two Production Managers to join a well-established food business that continues to grow while maintaining a strong sense of community and a great team culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career in a company that invests in its people.

About the Company:
This family-run business has built a stellar reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality food products. They are passionate about sustainability, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement, and their teams take pride in contributing to the company’s success in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations on a busy food production site, managing production teams and Team Leaders to ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily operations on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation

  
  

• Coordinating workflow with Team Leaders to optimize line performance

  
  

• Shift planning and resource allocation

  
  

• Team management, recruitment, and onboarding

  
  

• Ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards

  
  

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste

  
  

• Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations

  
  

  The Person:

  • Proven experience in a food production environment as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor ready to step up

    
    

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams

    
    

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    
    

  • Passionate about sustainability and contributing to a company with strong environmental values

    
    

  • Ambitious and motivated to drive performance improvements and operational excellence

    
    

    Why Join:

    • Competitive salary with pension and holiday benefits

      
      

    • 4 on 4 off day shift rotation offering a great work-life balance

      
      

    • Career development and training opportunities

      
      

    • Join a company with a supportive culture and loyal team

      
      

      If you are a driven Production Manager or an aspiring Supervisor ready for the next step, this is your chance to join a company where your leadership and skills can make a real difference.

      Apply today to join this growing, people-focused business!

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