Are you an experienced Production Manager, Production Shift Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Abattoir Manager or Production Operations Manager seeking a new permanent job opportunity, and do you have previous experience working within the food manufacturing / food production sector?!
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join a well established food production business in Telford (Shropshire), the working hours are 7.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday (45 hours per week), and the annual salary is up to £60,000 per annum (DOE).
The hiring manager is specifically looking for someone who has previous Abattoir experience within a manufacturing environment and can demonstrate a strong background in operating at a management level within an Abattoir.
What You Will Do:
Lead daily abattoir operations as a Production Manager, taking full accountability for safe and effective performance.
Drive departmental KPIs including health and safety, yield, labour control, waste reduction, downtime management, quality, and compliance outcomes.
Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, risk assessments, safe systems of work, HACCP controls, GMP standards, animal welfare requirements, and BRCGS expectations.
Coach and develop supervisors and operatives through performance conversations, 121s, training activities, and competency sign-off processes.
Maintain operational discipline by monitoring attendance, conduct, productivity, and behavioural standards, taking action where needed.
Partner with technical, maintenance, boning hall, offal, lairage, HR, and wider operational teams to improve production flow and audit readiness.
What You Will Bring:
Previous experience at management level within an abattoir processing environment.
Strong understanding of animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, and compliance frameworks, including BRCGS expectations.
Proven people leadership ability in a fast-paced production setting, with confidence to manage performance fairly and consistently.
Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and operational controls, with a strong commitment to safe systems of work.
Good IT and systems awareness, including operational reporting and time and attendance tools.
Desirable
Food Safety Level 3.
HACCP Level 3.
Animal Welfare training or experience.
First Aid qualification.
IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Experience working with FSA and external auditors.
Continuous improvement experience within food manufacturing or primary processing.
This Production Manager role plays a vital part in delivering dependable, quality-led assured British beef processing, where service and efficiency matter. By leading with integrity, putting people first, and stewarding resources responsibly, you'll help the wider operation meet customer requirements, perform strongly during internal and external audits, and continuously improve operational standards across every stage of production.
Location:
This role is based in Telford, Shropshire.
Interested?:
If you're ready to bring clear operational leadership to an essential, compliance-focused production environment, apply for this Production Manager role today and take the next step in your career.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year