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Production Manager | Harrogate | Days | 4 on 4 off | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Location: Harrogate
Shift Pattern: Days – 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts (7am to 7pm)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing production environment? A major UK food manufacturing site is looking for a Production Manager to lead operations and drive performance at a high-output, complex facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring quality products are delivered to customers efficiently, safely, and on time. You'll manage a team of Team Managers, each overseeing large numbers of operators and technicians, and report directly to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and support a team of Team Managers, ensuring high standards of performance and engagement
• Uphold and enhance Health & Safety practices across the production floor
• Deliver against KPIs, ensuring operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Work cross-functionally to embed a culture of CI and colleague empowerment
• Oversee cost control, budgets, and site profitability
• Maintain site standards including pest control and hygiene compliance

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role within manufacturing (high-risk food environment preferred)
• Strong background in people management and team development
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Solid understanding of budgetary control and cost management
• Resilient and confident under pressure, with a positive and proactive mindset

If you’re a dynamic production leader ready for your next challenge in a forward-thinking food manufacturing environment – we want to hear from you